SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom

Summary:

SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Windom, Minnesota, with a student population of just 31 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school stands out from the nearby traditional high schools in several key ways.

First, SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Minnesota, receiving 0 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. Its students perform significantly below state and regional averages in proficiency on standardized tests, with only 7.69% of students proficient in reading in 2023-2024, compared to 49.85% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 87.1% in 2022-2023, much higher than the 38.24% to 66.67% range at nearby schools like Windom Senior High and Jackson County Central Senior High.

Additionally, SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom faces challenges with student retention and graduation. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a low of 35.2% in 2016-2017 to a high of 76.4% in 2017-2018, and its dropout rate reached 25.0% in 2020-2021 - much worse than the nearby schools, which have graduation rates above 90% and dropout rates below 6%. These factors suggest that the school may be struggling to provide a high-quality education and keep students engaged and on track to graduate, likely due to the unique needs of its alternative learning environment and student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1454 6th Ave
Windom, MN 56101-8888

(507) 537-2258

District: Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop

SchoolDigger Rank:
480^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 31

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.3%

Hispanic:

16.1%

Two or more races:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.51. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom has the largest high school student body size in the Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop School District. Student population at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), Hispanic (16.1%), two or more races (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom is 17.4, which is the 3^rd best among 1 high schools in the Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop School District. (See more...)

Compare SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom employs 1.7 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom:

SchoolDigger ranks SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom 480^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Rank History for SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom

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Rank History for all students at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	2.78	414^th	433	4.4%
2010	6.05	488^th	540	9.6%
2011	12.50	442^nd	545	18.9%
2012	4.62	502^nd	539	6.9%
2013	5.35	488^th	534	8.6%
2018	4.02	479^th	494	3.0%
2023	4.60	466^th	476	2.1%
2024	1.51	480^th	480	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.08	383^rd	393	2.5%
2024	2.23	389^th	389	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, October 21, 2018

People give this school a bad rap. I have had 2 children going here because they did not fit into the regular school setting they both have excelled here. One has graduated with excellent grades. My other child has excellent grades also and graduates in 2020. I am taking care of another child who goes here and is excelling also. I am very happy with this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	31	0	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	42
2005	32	0	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	40
2006	22	1	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	33
2007	21	0	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	33
2008	30	0	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	44
2009	30	0	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	48
2010	36	0	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	52
2011	31	1	3	10	1	0	0	46
2012	19	1	0	11	0	0	1	32
2013	30	0	1	7	0	0	1	39
2014	25	0	1	4	0	0	3	33
2015	21	2	1	8	0	0	0	32
2016	26	0	0	8	0	0	0	34
2017	25	0	0	6	0	0	1	32
2018	22	1	0	9	0	0	0	32
2019	17	0	1	2	0	0	1	21
2020	18	0	1	2	0	0	1	22
2021	19	0	0	3	0	0	0	22
2022	25	0	0	9	0	0	4	38
2023	19	1	2	5	0	0	4	31

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	42	4.3	9.8	59.5
2005	40	4.1	9.8	50
2006	33	4.2	7.9	45.5
2007	33	5.6	5.9	63.6
2008	44	4.9	9.0	45.5
2009	48	5.3	9.1	62.5
2010	52	5.4	9.6	59.6
2011	46	5.6	8.2	65.2
2012	32	6.8	4.6	78.1
2013	39	7.0	5.5	74.4
2014	33	6.0	5.4	60.6
2015	32	6.0	5.3	87.5
2016	34	6.0	5.6	76.5
2017	32	2.8	11.1	65.6
2018	32	3.2	9.9	40.6
2019	21	3.0	6.9	81
2020	22	1.9	11.1	68.2
2021	22	0.5	39.2	27.3
2022	38	0.8	44.1	57.9
2023	31	1.7	17.4	87.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	42	4.3	9.8	59.5
2005	40	4.1	9.8	50
2006	33	4.2	7.9	45.5
2007	33	5.6	5.9	63.6
2008	44	4.9	9.0	45.5
2009	48	5.3	9.1	62.5
2010	52	5.4	9.6	59.6
2011	46	5.6	8.2	65.2
2012	32	6.8	4.6	78.1
2013	39	7.0	5.5	74.4
2014	33	6.0	5.4	60.6
2015	32	6.0	5.3	87.5
2016	34	6.0	5.6	76.5
2017	32	2.8	11.1	65.6
2018	32	3.2	9.9	40.6
2019	21	3.0	6.9	81
2020	22	1.9	11.1	68.2
2021	22	0.5	39.2	27.3
2022	38	0.8	44.1	57.9
2023	31	1.7	17.4	87.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom)	0	0
11th Grade Math (Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop)	0	8.5	8.5%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	21	31	47.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	17	19	11.8%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81%	87.1%	6.1%

Schools Near SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom	Public	9-12	1454 6th Ave	Windom	56101	Cottonwood County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 537-2258	31	2	17.4	87.1%	19 (61.3%)	1 (3.2%)	5 (16.1%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.9%)	1.5	480^th of 480 public high schools	0.0%		4.6	466^th of 476 public high schools	2.1%	14							7.7	7.7		0.0	0.0
Starrs Online Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	1012 5th Avenue	Windom	56101	Cottonwood County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 360-1876	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Windom Learn Center Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	1400 17th St	Windom	56101	Cottonwood County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 831-6910	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Windom Senior High	Public	9-12	1400 17th St	Windom	56101	Cottonwood County	Windom Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 831-6910	339	20	16.9	41.0%	225 (66.4%)	4 (1.2%)	79 (23.3%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	12 (3.5%)	60.3	207^th of 480 public high schools	56.9%		29.2	366^th of 476 public high schools	23.1%	159			26.1	26.1			53.3	53.3		44.9	44.9	$15,372
Mountain Lake Secondary	Public	7-12	450 12th St N	Mountain Lake	56159	Cottonwood County	Mountain Lake Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 427-2325	244	15	15.9	57.0%	143 (58.6%)	3 (1.2%)	69 (28.3%)	21 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	57.1	224^th of 480 public high schools	53.3%		47.3	264^th of 476 public high schools	44.5%	40	27.0	37.5	43.9	36.4	29.7	45.0	46.2	40.5	25.0	31.7	28.4	$14,285
Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary	Public	7-12	124 N Minnesota Ave	Okabena	56161	Jackson County	Heron Lake-Okabena School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 853-4507	161	10	16.5	52.2%	109 (67.7%)	2 (1.2%)	40 (24.8%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	31	351^st of 480 public high schools	26.9%		23.1	384^th of 476 public high schools	19.3%	33	31.3	10.0	35.7	24.0	50.0	25.0	34.5	35.4	10.0	21.4	16.7	$16,601
Butterfield Secondary	Public	7-12	440 Hubbard Ave	Butterfield	56120	Watonwan County	Butterfield-Odin Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 956-2771	111	8	13.4	66.7%	32 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (66.7%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	17.4	406^th of 480 public high schools	15.4%		12.1	417^th of 476 public high schools	12.4%	11	33.3	33.3	9.5	22.9	33.3	16.7	33.3	29.4	8.3	16.7	13.9	$15,766
Jackson County Central Senior High	Public	9-12	1128 N Hwy	Jackson	56143	Jackson County	Jackson County Central School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 847-5310	340	13	26.0	38.2%	285 (83.8%)	6 (1.8%)	28 (8.2%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	64.7	174^th of 480 public high schools	63.8%		16.3	403^rd of 476 public high schools	15.3%	229			37.3	37.3			54.1	54.1		38.7	38.7	$12,496
Jackson County Central Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	1128 North Highway	Jackson	56143	Jackson County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 847-5310	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary	Public	7-12	344 8th St	Westbrook	56183	Cottonwood County	Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 274-5450	183	17	10.9	54.1%	126 (68.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	52 (28.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.2	306^th of 480 public high schools	36.3%		41.2	305^th of 476 public high schools	35.9%	1	20.7	32.3	23.1	25.6	13.8	32.3	47.1	31.9	22.6	28.6	26.0	$20,733

Frequently Asked Questions about SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom

How many students attend SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom?

In the 2022-23 school year, 31 students attended SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom.

What is the racial makeup of SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom?

Students at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom are 61% White, 16% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 3% African American.

What district is SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom in?

Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop

Is SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom a good school?

SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Minnesota high schools.

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