- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Owatonna, MN
Owatonna Alc 9-12
Federal NCES profile for Owatonna Alc 9-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272805002846
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owatonna Alc 9-12 earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Owatonna · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Owatonna Alc 9-12 has class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owatonna Alc 9-12 ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Owatonna, MN.
School address
District: Owatonna Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272805002846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Owatonna Alc 9-12 shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 272805002846 · Owatonna, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 10:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students)
Owatonna Alc 9-12 shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Owatonna Alc 9-12 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owatonna Senio
Owatonna Senior High
1,468 students
- Owatonna Middl
Owatonna Middle School
1,015 students
- Mckinley Eleme 510
Mckinley Elementary
510 students
- Lincoln Elemen 505
Lincoln Elementary
505 students
- Washington Ele 468
Washington Elementary
468 students
- This school 70
Owatonna Alc 9-12
70 students
What this shows Owatonna Alc 9-12 reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owatonna Alc 9-12 compares
Owatonna Alc 9-12 is a shrinking 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 18% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,596
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
White 34.3%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Owatonna Alc 9-12 is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Owatonna Public School District reports $13,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owatonna Alc 9-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owatonna Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owatonna Alc 9-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owatonna Alc 9-12
How many students attend Owatonna Alc 9-12?
Owatonna Alc 9-12 has 70 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owatonna, MN. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owatonna Alc 9-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Owatonna Alc 9-12 is 10:1, which is 37% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owatonna Alc 9-12?
69.4% of students at Owatonna Alc 9-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owatonna Alc 9-12?
The largest demographic group at Owatonna Alc 9-12 is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Owatonna, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owatonna Alc 9-12?
Owatonna Alc 9-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Owatonna Alc 9-12 rank among high schools in Owatonna?
By Resource Investment Index, Owatonna Alc 9-12 ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Owatonna, 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 Owatonna on the city page.
What other schools are in Owatonna Public School District?
Besides Owatonna Alc 9-12, Owatonna Public School District also operates Owatonna Senior High (1,468 students), Owatonna Middle School (1,015 students), and Mckinley Elementary (510 students). See the Owatonna Public School District district page for the complete list.