Alexandria Area High School

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Alexandria Area High School ranks 231 st of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alexandria Area High School is a public high school serving 1,302 students in grades 9-12 in Alexandria, Minnesota. The school is part of the Alexandria Public School District, which is ranked 101 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Alexandria Area High School maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.0% to 93.5% over the past five years, it faces some academic challenges. The school's proficiency rates in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science are generally lower than the state averages and nearby high-performing schools like Minnewaska Secondary and Brandon-Evansville High School. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, with a high of 65th out of 483 Minnesota high schools in 2013-2014 and a low of 231st out of 480 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a potential decline in performance relative to other schools.

Another area of concern is the growing population of economically disadvantaged students at Alexandria Area High School. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 15.43% in 2021-2022 to 25.81% in 2022-2023, which could be impacting student performance. The school also faces subgroup performance disparities, with female students consistently outperforming male students and Hispanic and White students showing lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4300 Pioneer Road SE
Alexandria, MN 56308-0009

(320) 762-2142

District: Alexandria Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
231^st of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,462

Feeder schools for Alexandria Area High School:

Elementary:	Carlos Elementary
	Garfield Elementary
	Lincoln Elementary
	Miltona Elementary
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	Voyager Elementary
	Woodland Elementary School
Middle:	Discovery Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 1,302

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alexandria Area High School ranks better than 51.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alexandria Area High School 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 Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alexandria Area High School is 17.2. (See more...)

Compare Alexandria Area High School employs 75.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alexandria Area High School is $13,462.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alexandria Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexandria Area High School 231^st of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Alexandria Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Alexandria Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexandria Public School District 101^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alexandria Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Alexandria Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	77.97	76^th	433	82.4%
2005	74.25	124^th	452	72.6%
2006	84.17	54^th	450	88.0%
2007	87.67	46^th	463	90.1%
2008	81.95	75^th	460	83.7%
2009	82.49	37^th	234	84.2%
2010	82.21	39^th	540	92.8%
2011	83.29	32^nd	545	94.1%
2012	81.88	44^th	539	91.8%
2013	84.00	28^th	534	94.8%
2014	81.03	65^th	483	86.5%
2015	72.27	136^th	504	73.0%
2016	71.11	138^th	489	71.8%
2017	72.45	139^th	489	71.6%
2018	63.81	206^th	494	58.3%
2019	74.01	123^rd	492	75.0%
2021	60.65	180^th	428	57.9%
2022	71.80	131^st	472	72.2%
2023	70.31	125^th	476	73.7%
2024	55.70	231^st	480	51.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Alexandria Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	37.53	129^th	195	33.8%
2019	62.95	62^nd	220	71.8%
2021	26.71	136^th	173	21.4%
2022	61.74	68^th	214	68.2%
2023	58.06	78^th	216	63.9%
2024	50.10	104^th	221	52.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alexandria Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	52.66	189^th	374	49.5%
2019	73.29	88^th	370	76.2%
2021	55.99	118^th	270	56.3%
2022	72.54	70^th	312	77.6%
2023	74.36	73^rd	393	81.4%
2024	51.96	196^th	389	49.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Alexandria Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	63.06	160^th	395	59.5%
2019	67.13	126^th	401	68.6%
2021	58.04	158^th	339	53.4%
2022	84.16	29^th	388	92.5%
2023	72.71	92^nd	396	76.8%
2024	43.03	249^th	403	38.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Alexandria Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	49.09	234^th	398	41.2%
2019	70.42	110^th	411	73.2%
2021	52.71	171^st	351	51.3%
2022	50.79	209^th	403	48.1%
2023	58.51	163^rd	398	59.0%
2024	55.55	188^th	405	53.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alexandria Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	24.78	106^th	129	17.8%
2022	44.31	76^th	135	43.7%
2024	39.50	87^th	145	40.0%

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Rank History for White students at Alexandria Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	49.62	246^th	414	40.6%
2019	60.93	172^nd	412	58.3%
2021	48.74	200^th	364	45.1%
2022	59.55	170^th	401	57.6%
2023	56.80	170^th	398	57.3%
2024	37.41	284^th	402	29.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Alexandria Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	933	1	15	3	1	n/a	n/a	953
1989	837	2	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	852
1990	812	0	13	5	1	n/a	n/a	831
1991	776	1	14	4	2	n/a	n/a	797
1992	826	1	11	4	2	n/a	n/a	844
1993	856	1	12	4	1	n/a	n/a	874
1994	918	2	12	3	1	n/a	n/a	936
1995	1064	0	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	1073
1996	1064	0	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	1073
1997	1006	3	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	1016
1998	1095	4	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	1110
1999	1085	4	8	6	2	n/a	n/a	1105
2000	1122	3	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	1143
2001	1086	2	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	1102
2002	1058	5	9	5	1	n/a	n/a	1078
2003	1058	5	9	5	1	n/a	n/a	1078
2004	1067	4	7	11	2	n/a	n/a	1091
2005	1062	5	6	9	3	n/a	n/a	1085
2006	1058	6	7	4	3	n/a	n/a	1078
2007	1036	8	9	6	2	n/a	n/a	1061
2008	992	13	6	6	3	n/a	n/a	1020
2009	942	15	3	4	5	n/a	n/a	969
2010	894	18	7	4	3	n/a	n/a	926
2011	888	19	10	11	4	0	2	934
2012	866	17	10	10	6	0	2	911
2013	867	15	7	13	7	0	2	911
2014	819	16	7	11	8	0	2	863
2015	1163	21	9	20	8	0	8	1229
2016	1153	16	8	14	8	0	12	1211
2017	1174	9	10	25	6	0	17	1241
2018	1180	9	18	30	7	0	20	1264
2019	1179	12	20	38	6	0	25	1280
2020	1203	10	22	47	4	0	29	1315
2021	1191	15	21	48	1	0	31	1307
2022	1182	17	17	46	2	0	39	1303
2023	1192	7	12	52	0	0	39	1302

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 Alexandria Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	953	53.4	17.8	10.8
1989	852	55.2	15.4	0
1990	831	53.7	15.4	12.2
1991	797	48.6	16.3	10.8
1992	844	48.7	17.3	12
1993	874	47.0	18.6	9.5
1994	936	47.2	19.8	10.1
1995	1073	50.6	21.2	7.5
1996	1073	50.6	21.2	7.5
1997	1016	55.5	18.3	8.8
1998	1110	n/a	0.0	9.8
1999	1105	63.2	17.5	7.1
2000	1143	58.3	19.6	15.6
2001	1102	57.4	19.2	13.6
2002	1078	57.8	18.7	16.3
2003	1078	57.8	18.7	16.3
2004	1091	55.7	19.6	17
2005	1085	59.1	18.4	15.1
2006	1078	58.8	18.3	16.5
2007	1061	58.1	18.3	17.7
2008	1020	56.2	18.1	18.2
2009	969	54.4	17.8	20
2010	926	54.3	17.0	19.2
2011	934	54.4	17.1	21.9
2012	911	53.4	17.0	22.7
2013	911	48.2	18.8	21
2014	863	47.5	18.1	24.7
2015	1229	71.0	17.3	26.7
2016	1211	72.0	16.8	26.5
2017	1241	71.0	17.4	24.4
2018	1264	74.1	17.0	23.7
2019	1280	74.8	17.1	24
2020	1315	n/a	n/a	22
2021	1307	55.2	23.6	19.4
2022	1303	69.6	18.7	15.4
2023	1302	75.3	17.2	25.8

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 Alexandria Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	953	53.4	17.8	10.8
1989	852	55.2	15.4	0
1990	831	53.7	15.4	12.2
1991	797	48.6	16.3	10.8
1992	844	48.7	17.3	12
1993	874	47.0	18.6	9.5
1994	936	47.2	19.8	10.1
1995	1073	50.6	21.2	7.5
1996	1073	50.6	21.2	7.5
1997	1016	55.5	18.3	8.8
1998	1110	n/a	0.0	9.8
1999	1105	63.2	17.5	7.1
2000	1143	58.3	19.6	15.6
2001	1102	57.4	19.2	13.6
2002	1078	57.8	18.7	16.3
2003	1078	57.8	18.7	16.3
2004	1091	55.7	19.6	17
2005	1085	59.1	18.4	15.1
2006	1078	58.8	18.3	16.5
2007	1061	58.1	18.3	17.7
2008	1020	56.2	18.1	18.2
2009	969	54.4	17.8	20
2010	926	54.3	17.0	19.2
2011	934	54.4	17.1	21.9
2012	911	53.4	17.0	22.7
2013	911	48.2	18.8	21
2014	863	47.5	18.1	24.7
2015	1229	71.0	17.3	26.7
2016	1211	72.0	16.8	26.5
2017	1241	71.0	17.4	24.4
2018	1264	74.1	17.0	23.7
2019	1280	74.8	17.1	24
2020	1315	n/a	n/a	22
2021	1307	55.2	23.6	19.4
2022	1303	69.6	18.7	15.4
2023	1302	75.3	17.2	25.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alexandria Area High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,462

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alexandria Area High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 123^rd of 492 High schools	Ranks 125^th of 476 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Alexandria Area High School)	68.7	59.6	9.1%
10th Grade Reading (Alexandria Public School District)	68.7	59.6	9.1%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Alexandria Area High School)	46.2	39.8	6.3%
11th Grade Math (Alexandria Public School District)	46.2	39.8	6.3%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Alexandria Area High School)	58.4	38.5	19.9%
End of Course Science (Alexandria Public School District)	58.4	38.5	19.9%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1280	1302	1.7%
African American	12	7	41.7%
American Indian	6	0	100%
Asian	20	12	40%
Hispanic	38	52	36.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1179	1192	1.1%
Two or More Races	25	39	56%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24%	25.8%	1.8%

Schools Near Alexandria Area High School

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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
Alexandria Area High School	Public	9-12	4300 Pioneer Road SE	Alexandria	56308	Douglas County	Alexandria Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 762-2142	1,302	75	17.2	25.8%	1,192 (91.6%)	7 (0.5%)	52 (4.0%)	12 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.0%)	55.7	231^st of 480 public high schools	51.9%		70.3	125^th of 476 public high schools	73.7%	106			29.8	29.8			51.2	51.2		36.3	36.3	$13,462
Kalon Prep Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1877 Aga Drive	Alexandria	56308	Douglas County	Kalon Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(320) 460-8881	138	11	12.4	60.9%	123 (89.1%)	2 (1.4%)	8 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	20.4	391^st of 480 public high schools	18.5%		8	437^th of 476 public high schools	8.2%	46			11.1	11.1			36.8	36.8		16.7	16.7
Runestone Alternative School	Public	7-12	700 Northside Dr NE	Alexandria	56308	Douglas County	Runestone Area Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 763-5559	77	6	13.9	70.1%	72 (93.5%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)
Osakis Secondary	Public	7-12	500 1st Ave E	Osakis	56360	Douglas County	Osakis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 859-2191	424	27	15.7	35.8%	387 (91.3%)	6 (1.4%)	21 (5.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	63.6	185^th of 480 public high schools	61.5%		69.4	131^st of 476 public high schools	72.5%	54	53.7	55.3	31.0	47.8	46.3	46.8	46.6	46.5	50.7	52.6	51.5	$10,259
Brandon-Evansville High School	Public	9-12	206 W 3rd St	Brandon	56315	Douglas County	Brandon-Evansville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 524-2263	139	9	15.8	36.0%	132 (95.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	78.2	85^th of 480 public high schools	82.3%		76.2	93^rd of 476 public high schools	80.5%	8			32.3	32.3			77.8	77.8		47.2	47.2	$15,170
Minnewaska Secondary	Public	7-12	25122 State Hwy 28	Glenwood	56334	Pope County	Minnewaska School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 239-1309	399	23	17.3	30.1%	366 (91.7%)	5 (1.3%)	10 (2.5%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	67.4	159^th of 480 public high schools	66.9%		70.1	126^th of 476 public high schools	73.5%	33			49.4	49.4			45.5	45.5		46.0	46.0	$19,537
Minnewaska Secondary Alternative Pg	Public	9-12	25122 State Highway 28	Glenwood	56334	Pope County	Minnewaska School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 239-4800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria Area High School

Alexandria Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carlos Elementary
Elementary : Garfield Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary
Elementary : Miltona Elementary
Elementary : Voyager Elementary
Elementary : Woodland Elementary School
Middle : Discovery Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Alexandria Area High School?

Students at Alexandria Area High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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Schools Near Alexandria Area High School