Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Summary:

Lewiston-Altura Secondary is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Lewiston, Minnesota, with a student population of 346 and part of the St. Charles Public School District.

Lewiston-Altura Secondary has a predominantly white student population, with strong graduation rates but lower-than-average test scores, particularly in math and science. The school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and its performance on standardized tests varies significantly by student subgroup, with female students outperforming male students. Compared to nearby schools like Rushford-Peterson Senior High and St. Charles Secondary, Lewiston-Altura Secondary generally performs worse on standardized tests, suggesting the school may need to focus on improving its academic performance and addressing the needs of its diverse student population.

Over the past few years, Lewiston-Altura Secondary's statewide ranking has declined, from a high of 196 out of 472 Minnesota high schools in 2021-2022 to 246 out of 480 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep pace with other high schools in the state, and it may need to provide more support for students from low-income families as the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 100 County Rd 25
       Lewiston, MN  55952-8888


(507) 522-3232

District: Lewiston-Altura Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
246th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,969 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.0%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.6% Help


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Compare Details Lewiston-Altura Secondary ranks better than 70.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lewiston-Altura Secondary ranks worse than 51.3% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.44. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lewiston-Altura Secondary freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewiston-Altura Secondary is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewiston-Altura Secondary is $10,969.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lewiston-Altura Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewiston-Altura Secondary 159th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Lewiston-Altura Secondary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lewiston-Altura Secondary 246th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Lewiston-Altura Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Lewiston-Altura Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewiston-Altura Public School District 130th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lewiston-Altura Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.83 186th 387 51.9%
2005 53.90 231st 396 41.7%
2006 59.05 195th 406 52.0%
2007 56.28 196th 403 51.4%
2008 55.43 209th 409 48.9%
2010 41.77 316th 454 30.4%
2011 23.58 406th 478 15.1%
2012 51.73 267th 469 43.1%
2013 38.69 340th 488 30.3%
2014 34.77 358th 490 26.9%
2015 43.07 314th 516 39.1%
2016 52.19 249th 508 51.0%
2017 42.70 327th 523 37.5%
2018 30.72 385th 518 25.7%
2019 43.11 330th 533 38.1%
2021 19.07 433rd 521 16.9%
2022 35.72 352nd 520 32.3%
2023 53.33 239th 529 54.8%
2024 66.30 159th 545 70.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.46 256th 260 1.5%
2023 41.17 174th 298 41.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.57 333rd 401 17.0%
2019 43.89 249th 415 40.0%
2021 22.21 342nd 399 14.3%
2022 30.44 305th 404 24.5%
2023 69.09 102nd 459 77.8%
2024 62.64 132nd 473 72.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.57 339th 436 22.2%
2019 43.92 277th 439 36.9%
2021 21.94 368th 443 16.9%
2022 31.70 342nd 467 26.8%
2023 42.72 270th 455 40.7%
2024 72.61 100th 474 78.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.38 348th 438 20.5%
2019 37.33 307th 454 32.4%
2021 16.16 384th 437 12.1%
2022 34.98 324th 476 31.9%
2023 60.17 167th 464 64.0%
2024 50.95 227th 479 52.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.75 377th 428 11.9%
2019 30.11 341st 428 20.3%
2021 7.81 410th 422 2.8%
2022 21.94 372nd 438 15.1%
2023 31.25 321st 436 26.4%
2024 53.98 182nd 440 58.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for Lewiston-Altura Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.44 130th 433 70.0%
2005 72.16 149th 452 67.0%
2006 84.37 49th 450 89.1%
2007 77.71 100th 463 78.4%
2008 69.38 171st 460 62.8%
2010 74.67 109th 540 79.8%
2011 65.31 226th 545 58.5%
2012 50.04 336th 539 37.7%
2013 52.08 311th 534 41.8%
2014 57.88 245th 483 49.3%
2015 65.20 192nd 504 61.9%
2016 43.84 325th 489 33.5%
2017 41.75 334th 489 31.7%
2018 34.51 362nd 494 26.7%
2019 60.15 227th 492 53.9%
2021 44.93 262nd 428 38.8%
2022 59.84 196th 472 58.5%
2023 42.26 298th 476 37.4%
2024 52.44 246th 480 48.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.16 46th 214 78.5%
2023 21.46 185th 216 14.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.99 300th 374 19.8%
2019 55.84 167th 370 54.9%
2021 40.12 175th 270 35.2%
2022 41.41 184th 312 41.0%
2023 44.62 224th 393 43.0%
2024 48.26 214th 389 45.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.71 325th 395 17.7%
2019 49.46 240th 401 40.1%
2021 46.99 206th 339 39.2%
2022 55.85 190th 388 51.0%
2023 43.07 251st 396 36.6%
2024 74.61 82nd 403 79.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.31 324th 398 18.6%
2019 56.13 193rd 411 53.0%
2021 28.57 287th 351 18.2%
2022 52.88 200th 403 50.4%
2023 35.33 278th 398 30.2%
2024 34.45 282nd 405 30.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.92 359th 414 13.3%
2019 45.71 262nd 412 36.4%
2021 39.44 250th 364 31.3%
2022 45.82 253rd 401 36.9%
2023 28.84 316th 398 20.6%
2024 39.49 269th 402 33.1%
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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.

Lewiston-Altura Secondary Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 6, 2019

Open Quote This is the worse school you can send your child to. The Superintendent there does not know how to run a school there has been a lot of students who have left there due to the way she treats the students and parents. Your child will not get the help they need at this school and if there special ed she will try and force you to have your student go to another school. She was paid to leave a school in the best interest of the students and this school hired her now our students are being mistreated. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Open Quote Lewiston High School has a ton of issues between staff and parents. The principal does NOT support parents & families, and there is a big problem with communication overall. This school does not provide a safe learning environment, as bullying is ignored and overlooked. The students often complain about the ease of coursework and the reputation of the school has suffered. Beware of this school, you will not find support for your family here! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lewiston-Altura Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 354 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1989 351 0 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 357
1990 347 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1991 351 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1992 366 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1993 384 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1994 398 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1995 454 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1996 454 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1997 465 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1998 447 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1999 463 0 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2000 466 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2001 443 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2002 372 2 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 383
2003 372 2 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 383
2004 379 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 359 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 350 0 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 347 2 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2008 350 4 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2009 369 4 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2010 351 4 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 360
2011 361 4 3 9 2 0 0 0 379
2012 354 4 4 8 1 0 0 0 371
2013 345 5 3 10 1 0 0 0 364
2014 346 2 4 9 1 0 1 0 363
2015 333 3 3 12 0 0 1 0 352
2016 351 3 3 14 0 0 3 0 374
2017 360 2 3 16 0 0 3 0 384
2018 352 2 1 18 0 0 6 0 379
2019 362 2 2 24 0 0 8 0 398
2020 356 3 4 26 0 0 7 0 396
2021 354 2 4 30 0 0 11 0 401
2022 351 2 4 35 0 0 11 0 403
2023 294 3 6 35 0 0 8 0 346

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 Lewiston-Altura Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 21.6 16.7 10
1989 357 22.3 16.0 12
1990 352 21.5 16.3 8
1991 356 23.7 15.0 8.1
1992 373 25.7 14.5 12.3
1993 390 25.4 15.4 8.7
1994 403 22.1 18.2 12.9
1995 459 25.7 17.9 12.2
1996 459 25.7 17.9 12.2
1997 469 23.6 19.9 12.8
1998 454 n/a 0.0 9.9
1999 473 25.5 18.5 12.5
2000 474 21.8 21.7 19.8
2001 448 24.9 18.0 15.6
2002 383 24.4 15.7 17.2
2003 383 24.4 15.7 17.2
2004 385 21.5 17.9 24.4
2005 368 23.0 16.0 26.4
2006 361 23.5 15.4 33
2007 362 23.1 15.7 34
2008 362 23.4 15.5 35.1
2009 377 23.5 16.0 35
2010 360 21.9 16.4 37.2
2011 379 23.3 16.2 35.9
2012 371 22.2 16.7 36.9
2013 364 23.8 15.2 33.5
2014 363 23.9 15.1 35.5
2015 352 25.0 14.0 33
2016 374 24.0 15.5 20.9
2017 384 24.3 15.7 31.3
2018 379 24.8 15.2 30.1
2019 398 25.3 15.6 27.6
2020 396 23.6 16.7 27.5
2021 401 23.5 17.0 23.2
2022 403 23.8 16.9 18.4
2023 346 21.3 16.2 37.6

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 Lewiston-Altura Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 361 21.6 16.7 10
1989 357 22.3 16.0 12
1990 352 21.5 16.3 8
1991 356 23.7 15.0 8.1
1992 373 25.7 14.5 12.3
1993 390 25.4 15.4 8.7
1994 403 22.1 18.2 12.9
1995 459 25.7 17.9 12.2
1996 459 25.7 17.9 12.2
1997 469 23.6 19.9 12.8
1998 454 n/a 0.0 9.9
1999 473 25.5 18.5 12.5
2000 474 21.8 21.7 19.8
2001 448 24.9 18.0 15.6
2002 383 24.4 15.7 17.2
2003 383 24.4 15.7 17.2
2004 385 21.5 17.9 24.4
2005 368 23.0 16.0 26.4
2006 361 23.5 15.4 33
2007 362 23.1 15.7 34
2008 362 23.4 15.5 35.1
2009 377 23.5 16.0 35
2010 360 21.9 16.4 37.2
2011 379 23.3 16.2 35.9
2012 371 22.2 16.7 36.9
2013 364 23.8 15.2 33.5
2014 363 23.9 15.1 35.5
2015 352 25.0 14.0 33
2016 374 24.0 15.5 20.9
2017 384 24.3 15.7 31.3
2018 379 24.8 15.2 30.1
2019 398 25.3 15.6 27.6
2020 396 23.6 16.7 27.5
2021 401 23.5 17.0 23.2
2022 403 23.8 16.9 18.4
2023 346 21.3 16.2 37.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewiston-Altura Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,969

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewiston-Altura Secondary

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 330th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 239th of 529 Middle schools
 16.7%
Ranks 227th of 492 High schoolsRanks 298th of 476 High schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Lewiston-Altura Secondary)41.940.4
 1.5%
   7th Grade Math (Lewiston-Altura Public School District)41.940.4
 1.5%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Lewiston-Altura Secondary)48.436.2
 12.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Lewiston-Altura Public School District)48.436.2
 12.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Lewiston-Altura Secondary)3837.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade Math (Lewiston-Altura Public School District)3837.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Lewiston-Altura Secondary)6845.3
 22.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Lewiston-Altura Public School District)6845.3
 22.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Lewiston-Altura Secondary)2220.8
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (Lewiston-Altura Public School District)2220.8
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Lewiston-Altura Secondary)6538.3
 26.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Lewiston-Altura Public School District)6538.3
 26.7%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Lewiston-Altura Secondary)33.924.6
 9.2%
   11th Grade Math (Lewiston-Altura Public School District)33.924.6
 9.2%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Lewiston-Altura Secondary)50.935.6
 15.3%
   End of Course Science (Lewiston-Altura Public School District)50.935.6
 15.3%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students398346
 13.1%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic2435
 45.8%
Pacific Islander00
White362294
 18.8%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.6%37.6%
 9.9%


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Lewiston-Altura Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lewiston-Altura Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Lewiston-Altura Secondary.

Students at Lewiston-Altura Secondary are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Lewiston-Altura Secondary ranks 246th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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