- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Golden Valley, MN
Highview Alc
Federal NCES profile for Highview Alc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273178004613
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highview Alc earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Golden Valley · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Highview Alc has class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highview Alc ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Golden Valley, MN.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178004613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Highview Alc grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (+22.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 273178004613 · Golden Valley, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 30.8:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students)
Highview Alc grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (+22.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Highview Alc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robbinsdale Ar
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
1,840 students
- Robbinsdale Co
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
1,396 students
- Plymouth Middl
Plymouth Middle
749 students
- Robbinsdale Sp 733
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
733 students
- Robbinsdale Mi 567
Robbinsdale Middle
567 students
- This school 277
Highview Alc
277 students
What this shows Highview Alc reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highview Alc compares
Highview Alc is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.8:1 | ▲ 95% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.8:1
students per teacher
- 95% above state mean
Top 95% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
White 14.4%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Highview Alc is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Robbinsdale Public School District reports $17,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highview Alc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highview Alc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highview Alc
How many students attend Highview Alc?
Highview Alc has 277 students enrolled. It is a high school in Golden Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highview Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at Highview Alc is 30.8:1, which is 95% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highview Alc?
71.6% of students at Highview Alc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highview Alc?
The largest demographic group at Highview Alc is African American at 37.9% of enrollment, in Golden Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highview Alc?
Highview Alc has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highview Alc rank among public schools in Golden Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Highview Alc ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Golden Valley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Golden Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides Highview Alc, Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students), Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students), and Plymouth Middle (749 students). See the Robbinsdale Public School District district page for the complete list.