Enrollment
24
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270012304414
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Howard Lake · Resource Index
- 27
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hlww Alternative Learning Program compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hlww Alternative Learning Program
Hlww Alternative Learning Program is a small high school in Howard Lake, Minnesota, enrolling 24 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 91% of Minnesota schools and 52% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 24 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 48/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 45 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 83.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted also operates Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Sec. (411 students) and Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle (393 students) alongside Hlww Alternative Learning Program.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hlww Alternative Learning Program compares
Hlww Alternative Learning Program on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, which includes Hlww Alternative Learning Program.
$12,735
Per student
-17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 60.6%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hlww Alternative Learning Program a good school?
Hlww Alternative Learning Program earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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