- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Saint Paul, MN
West Heights Alc
Federal NCES profile for West Heights Alc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270002604250
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Heights Alc earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in West Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Heights Alc has class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Heights Alc ranks #2 of 3 high schools in West Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 917 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002604250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Heights Alc held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 270002604250 · West Saint Paul, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 9:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt (133 students)
West Heights Alc held near 77 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
West Heights Alc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- 917 Transition
917 Transitional Education Serv Alt
133 students
- Dakota Cty. Al
Dakota Cty. Alc
112 students
- 917 Sun
917 Sun
94 students
- This school
West Heights Alc
54 students
- Tea 41
Tea
41 students
- 917 Intra-Dako 37
917 Intra-Dakota Educational Alt
37 students
What this shows West Heights Alc reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Heights Alc compares
West Heights Alc 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 43% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 15% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 22.2%
White 18.5%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, West Heights Alc is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How West Heights Alc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dakota Cty. Alc | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| 917 Sun | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tea | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 917 Intra-Dakota Educational Alt | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Heights Alc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~54 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Heights Alc
How many students attend West Heights Alc?
West Heights Alc has 54 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Heights Alc?
The student-teacher ratio at West Heights Alc is 9:1, which is 43% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% 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 West Heights Alc?
52.7% of students at West Heights Alc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Heights Alc?
The largest demographic group at West Heights Alc is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in West Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Heights Alc?
West Heights Alc has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 West Heights Alc rank among high schools in West Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, West Heights Alc ranks #2 of 3 high schools in West Saint Paul, 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 West Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Intermediate School District 917?
Besides West Heights Alc, Intermediate School District 917 also operates 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt (133 students), Dakota Cty. Alc (112 students), and 917 Sun (94 students). See the Intermediate School District 917 district page for the complete list.