- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Howard Lake, MN
Hlww Alternative Learning Program
Federal NCES profile for Hlww Alternative Learning Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270012304414
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hlww Alternative Learning Program earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Howard Lake · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hlww Alternative Learning Program has class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hlww Alternative Learning Program ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Howard Lake, MN.
School address
District: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted · Minnesota
NCES ID 270012304414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Hlww Alternative Learning Program held near 16 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 1.5 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 270012304414 · Howard Lake, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 24:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. (411 students)
Hlww Alternative Learning Program held near 16 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 1.5 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hlww Alternative Learning Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howard Lake-Wa
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec.
411 students
- Howard Lake-Wa
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle
393 students
- Humphrey Eleme
Humphrey Elementary
243 students
- Winsted Elemen
Winsted Elementary
213 students
- Howard Lake Wa 28
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse
28 students
- This school 24
Hlww Alternative Learning Program
24 students
What this shows Hlww Alternative Learning Program reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hlww Alternative Learning Program compares
Hlww Alternative Learning Program held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 52% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 91% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
83.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 4.2%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Hlww Alternative Learning Program is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hlww Alternative Learning Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Humphrey Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winsted Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hlww Alternative Learning Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hlww Alternative Learning Program
How many students attend Hlww Alternative Learning Program?
Hlww Alternative Learning Program has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Howard Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hlww Alternative Learning Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Hlww Alternative Learning Program is 24:1, which is 52% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hlww Alternative Learning Program?
31.3% of students at Hlww Alternative Learning Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hlww Alternative Learning Program?
The largest demographic group at Hlww Alternative Learning Program is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Howard Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hlww Alternative Learning Program?
Hlww Alternative Learning Program has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hlww Alternative Learning Program rank among high schools in Howard Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Hlww Alternative Learning Program ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Howard Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Howard Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted?
Besides Hlww Alternative Learning Program, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted also operates Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. (411 students), Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle (393 students), and Humphrey Elementary (243 students). See the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted district page for the complete list.