- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Inver Grove Heights, MN
Simley Alternative Program
Federal NCES profile for Simley Alternative Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271503000538
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simley Alternative Program earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Inver Grove Heights · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 25
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Simley Alternative Program ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
School address
District: Inver Grove Heights Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271503000538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Simley Alternative Program shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 271503000538 · Inver Grove Heights, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 51.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Simley Senior High (1,030 students)
Simley Alternative Program shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Simley Alternative Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simley Senior
Simley Senior High
1,030 students
- Inver Grove He
Inver Grove Heights Middle
817 students
- Hilltop Elemen
Hilltop Elementary
626 students
- Pine Bend Elem
Pine Bend Elementary
511 students
- Salem Hills El 281
Salem Hills Elementary
281 students
- This school 25
Simley Alternative Program
25 students
What this shows Simley Alternative Program reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simley Alternative Program compares
Simley Alternative Program 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$14,677
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 25 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 28.0%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Simley Alternative Program is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Inver Grove Heights Schools reports $14,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simley Alternative Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simley Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Inver Grove Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hilltop Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Pine Bend Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Salem Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Simley Alternative Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Simley Alternative Program
How many students attend Simley Alternative Program?
Simley Alternative Program has 25 students enrolled. It is a high school in Inver Grove Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), down 4.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simley Alternative Program?
51.7% of students at Simley Alternative Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simley Alternative Program?
The largest demographic group at Simley Alternative Program is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simley Alternative Program?
Simley Alternative Program has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 Simley Alternative Program rank among high schools in Inver Grove Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Simley Alternative Program ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Inver Grove Heights, 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 Inver Grove Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Inver Grove Heights Schools?
Besides Simley Alternative Program, Inver Grove Heights Schools also operates Simley Senior High (1,030 students), Inver Grove Heights Middle (817 students), and Hilltop Elementary (626 students). See the Inver Grove Heights Schools district page for the complete list.