Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center

Summary:

Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district, with a relatively small student population of 89 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's racial makeup is diverse, with 57.3% White, 7.87% African American, 14.61% Hispanic, 2.25% Asian, and 12.36% Native American students.

Despite its small size and personalized learning environment, Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Minnesota, with 0% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and Science in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 57.97% and 48.43% for the district, respectively. The school also struggles with high dropout rates, ranging from 3% to 7.8% over the past five years, and a low four-year graduation rate, ranging from 45.4% to 64.6% during the same period. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the school is significantly higher than nearby high schools like Shakopee High School and Prior Lake High School.

The data suggests that alternative learning centers like Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center may face unique challenges in supporting student success, despite their smaller class sizes and more personalized learning environments. Factors such as higher rates of poverty, social-emotional needs, and other barriers to learning may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and graduation rates. However, the school's small size and student-teacher ratio could be leveraged to implement more personalized and effective instructional strategies, if the right resources and support are provided.

Detail:

Public 9-12

15870 Fish Point Rd SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372-8888

(952) 226-0843

District: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
467^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,342

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 89

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.3%

Hispanic:

14.6%

American Indian:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center ranks worse than 97.3% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center 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 Student population at Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.3%), Hispanic (14.6%), American Indian (12.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center employs 6.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center is $10,342.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center 467^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools 87^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2011	9.09	467^th	545	14.3%
2012	4.62	502^nd	539	6.9%
2013	4.86	495^th	534	7.3%
2015	15.59	411^th	504	18.5%
2016	11.80	408^th	489	16.6%
2017	6.30	434^th	489	11.2%
2018	12.42	413^th	494	16.4%
2023	6.32	448^th	476	5.9%
2024	4.77	467^th	480	2.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.27	352^nd	395	10.9%

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Rank History for White students at Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.79	393^rd	414	5.1%
2024	0.46	401^st	402	0.2%

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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 Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	40	1	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	49
2011	33	5	1	7	1	0	1	48
2012	54	4	3	4	1	1	4	71
2013	60	8	2	3	2	0	5	80
2014	51	4	2	1	0	1	2	61
2015	72	5	4	3	1	0	7	92
2016	67	8	3	3	3	0	6	90
2017	67	9	5	9	2	0	8	100
2018	65	14	3	6	3	0	7	98
2019	66	12	11	9	5	0	10	113
2020	52	6	6	11	4	0	10	89
2021	60	9	5	20	6	0	9	109
2022	58	5	2	12	4	0	10	91
2023	51	7	2	13	11	0	5	89

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 Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	49	1.4	34.0	28.6
2011	48	2.8	17.0	29.2
2012	71	4.2	16.9	42.3
2013	80	5.2	15.3	58.8
2014	61	5.0	12.2	47.5
2015	92	4.0	23.0	42.4
2016	90	6.0	15.0	45.6
2017	100	6.2	16.1	39
2018	98	6.2	15.8	34.7
2019	113	6.2	18.2	32.7
2020	89	6.0	14.8	28.1
2021	109	5.2	20.6	20.2
2022	91	8.4	10.7	20.9
2023	89	6.9	12.7	41.6

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 Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	49	1.4	34.0	28.6
2011	48	2.8	17.0	29.2
2012	71	4.2	16.9	42.3
2013	80	5.2	15.3	58.8
2014	61	5.0	12.2	47.5
2015	92	4.0	23.0	42.4
2016	90	6.0	15.0	45.6
2017	100	6.2	16.1	39
2018	98	6.2	15.8	34.7
2019	113	6.2	18.2	32.7
2020	89	6.0	14.8	28.1
2021	109	5.2	20.6	20.2
2022	91	8.4	10.7	20.9
2023	89	6.9	12.7	41.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,342

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center)	5.9	0	5.9%
11th Grade Math (Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools)	66.5	44.3	22.2%
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	113	89	21.2%
African American	12	7	41.7%
American Indian	5	11	120%
Asian	11	2	81.8%
Hispanic	9	13	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	51	22.7%
Two or More Races	10	5	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.7%	41.6%	8.8%

Schools Near Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center

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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 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	15870 Fish Point Rd SE	Prior Lake	55372	Scott County	Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 226-0843	89	7	12.7	41.6%	51 (57.3%)	7 (7.9%)	13 (14.6%)	2 (2.2%)	11 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.6%)	4.8	467^th of 480 public high schools	2.7%		6.3	448^th of 476 public high schools	5.9%	19	0.0	0.0	20.0	20.0	0.0	0.0	$10,342
Alternative Learning Center Independent Study	Public	9-12	15870 Fish Point Rd SE	Prior Lake	55372	Scott County	Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 226-0840	11	0		27.3%	8 (72.7%)	1 (9.1%)	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Laker Online	Public, Virtual	6-12	15870 Fish Point Rd SE	Prior Lake	55372	Scott County	Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(952) 226-0843	47	2	21.6	29.8%	31 (66.0%)	7 (14.9%)	4 (8.5%)	2 (4.3%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)
Prior Lake High School	Public	9-12	7575 150th St W	Savage	55378	Scott County	Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 226-8600	2,857	133	21.4	17.6%	2,142 (75.0%)	178 (6.2%)	167 (5.8%)	185 (6.5%)	26 (0.9%)	1 (0.0%)	158 (5.5%)	67.5	156^th of 480 public high schools	67.5%		67.2	147^th of 476 public high schools	69.1%	9	40.4	40.4	56.0	56.0	39.4	39.4	$10,497
Bes Transition Program	Public	12	200 Burnsville Pkwy W	Burnsville	55337	Dakota County	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 707-6261	37	5	8.2	62.2%	16 (43.2%)	8 (21.6%)	6 (16.2%)	5 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)								(n/a)							$28,402
SWMetro Reflections	Public	6-12	4601 Dean Lakes Blvd	Shakopee	55379	Scott County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8100	22	4	5.9	36.4%	13 (59.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (31.8%)	2 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		0.0		0.0		7.1
SWMetro Shakopee Special Educational	Public	11-12	4601 Dean Lakes Blvd	Shakopee	55379	Scott County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8100	47	9	5.1	40.4%	33 (70.2%)	4 (8.5%)	7 (14.9%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)
Lakeville Online Academy-High	Public, Virtual	9-12	17630 Juniper Path Suite A	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(952) 232-2023	108	9	11.4	28.7%	83 (76.9%)	10 (9.3%)	7 (6.5%)	3 (2.8%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.8%)	86.1	43^rd of 480 public high schools	91.0%		43.9	282^nd of 476 public high schools	40.8%	239	38.5	38.5	78.6	78.6			$9,096
Children's MN - Lakeville	Public	6-12	18432 Kenrick Ave	Lakeville	55044	Dakota County	Lakeville Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 232-3910	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shakopee High School	Public	9-12	100 17th Ave W	Shakopee	55379	Scott County	Shakopee Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 496-5152	2,770	131	21.0	37.5%	1,447 (52.2%)	360 (13.0%)	412 (14.9%)	332 (12.0%)	20 (0.7%)	1 (0.0%)	198 (7.1%)	73.9	113^th of 480 public high schools	76.5%		68.6	137^th of 476 public high schools	71.2%	24	40.0	40.0	56.3	56.3	48.8	48.8	$11,390

Frequently Asked Questions about Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center

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How many students attend Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 89 students attended Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center?

Students at Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center are 57% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% American Indian, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center a good school?

Prior Lake-Savage Area Alternative Learning Center ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Minnesota high schools.

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