- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, MN
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273180003078
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #24 of 25
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr has class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr ranks #24 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180003078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 273180003078 · Rochester, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 24.2:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- This school 387
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr
387 students
What this shows Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr compares
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 91% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr
How many students attend Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr?
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr has 387 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr is 24.2:1, which is 53% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr?
66.7% of students at Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr is White at 34.1% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr?
Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr ranks #24 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Rochester Alternative Learning Cntr, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.