Highview Alternative Learning Center

Summary:

Highview Alternative Learning Center is a public high school in Golden Valley, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 183. As part of the Robbinsdale Public School District, which is ranked 330 out of 463 districts in the state, Highview Alternative Learning Center faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges compared to its neighboring schools.

Highview Alternative Learning Center has a significantly higher percentage of minority students, with 46.99% African American, 19.13% Hispanic, and 11.48% two or more races, compared to the other schools in the district. Academically, the school consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with 0% proficiency in Math and only 17.39% proficiency in Reading, significantly lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Highview Alternative Learning Center has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 20.6% to 63.1%, and high dropout rates, as high as 15.4%. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 77.05% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, Highview Alternative Learning Center is located in close proximity to the Perpich Center for Arts Education, a public high school that specializes in the arts and has a much higher academic performance, with a 100% four-year graduation rate and 51.72% proficiency in Math. In comparison, Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High and Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High, also part of the Robbinsdale Public School District, have higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates than Highview Alternative Learning Center.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2400 Sandburg Ln
Golden Valley, MN 55427-3616

(763) 504-8700

District: Robbinsdale Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
455^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,328

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.4%

Hispanic:

18.8%

White:

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Highview Alternative Learning Center ranks worse than 94.8% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Highview 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 Highview Alternative Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.4%), Hispanic (18.8%), White (16.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Robbinsdale Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highview Alternative Learning Center is 17.3, which is the 5^th best among 4 high schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Highview Alternative Learning Center employs 12.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highview Alternative Learning Center is $15,328, which is the 3^rd highest among 4 high schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highview Alternative Learning Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Highview Alternative Learning Center 455^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Highview Alternative Learning Center in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Robbinsdale Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Robbinsdale Public School District 330^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Highview Alternative Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Highview Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	7.49	442^nd	492	10.2%
2023	19.20	397^th	476	16.6%
2024	5.73	455^th	480	5.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highview Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	6.85	352^nd	370	4.9%
2023	16.61	349^th	393	11.2%
2024	6.20	379^th	389	2.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Highview Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.80	390^th	403	3.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Highview Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.97	390^th	405	3.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Highview Alternative Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.33	107^th	109	1.8%

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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 Highview Alternative Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	50	31	4	20	6	0	2	113
2014	43	49	7	23	6	1	7	136
2015	57	59	6	31	1	0	7	161
2016	51	66	6	22	0	0	9	154
2017	42	69	5	23	4	0	8	151
2018	42	74	5	27	1	0	11	160
2019	39	86	5	31	2	0	15	178
2020	49	93	7	43	2	0	16	210
2021	47	88	10	55	3	1	19	223
2022	39	66	6	43	2	0	25	181
2023	35	86	4	35	1	1	21	183
2024	36	113	10	42	3	0	20	224

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 Highview Alternative Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	113	9.0	12.4	64.6
2014	136	9.8	13.7	64
2015	161	11.0	14.6	62.1
2016	154	13.0	11.8	63.6
2017	151	11.8	12.7	60.3
2018	160	9.7	16.3	61.3
2019	178	10.9	16.2	60.7
2020	210	11.7	17.8	54.8
2021	223	11.6	19.1	59.6
2022	181	7.0	25.8	52.5
2023	183	9.1	20.0	77
2024	224	12.9	17.3	74.6

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 Highview Alternative Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	113	9.0	12.4	64.6
2014	136	9.8	13.7	64
2015	161	11.0	14.6	62.1
2016	154	13.0	11.8	63.6
2017	151	11.8	12.7	60.3
2018	160	9.7	16.3	61.3
2019	178	10.9	16.2	60.7
2020	210	11.7	17.8	54.8
2021	223	11.6	19.1	59.6
2022	181	7.0	25.8	52.5
2023	183	9.1	20.0	77
2024	224	12.9	17.3	74.6

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 Highview Alternative Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,328

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highview Alternative Learning Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 442^nd of 492 High schools	Ranks 397^th of 476 High schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Highview Alternative Learning Center)	6.8	0	6.8%
11th Grade Math (Robbinsdale Public School District)	27.6	19	8.6%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Highview Alternative Learning Center)	7.7	30.8	23.1%
End of Course Science (Robbinsdale Public School District)	41.4	34.9	6.5%
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	178	183	2.8%
African American	86	86
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	31	35	12.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	39	35	10.3%
Two or More Races	15	21	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.7%	77%	16.4%

Schools Near Highview 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 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Highview Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	2400 Sandburg Ln	Golden Valley	55427	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8700	224	13	17.3	74.6%	36 (16.1%)	113 (50.4%)	42 (18.8%)	10 (4.5%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.9%)	5.7	455^th of 480 public high schools	5.2%		19.2	397^th of 476 public high schools	16.6%	58		0.0	0.0		17.4	17.4	5.3	5.3	$15,328
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	2400 Sandburg Ln	Golden Valley	55427	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 504-8700	186	11	16.2	61.3%	57 (30.6%)	61 (32.8%)	34 (18.3%)	9 (4.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (12.9%)	19.9	393^rd of 480 public high schools	18.1%		10	425^th of 476 public high schools	10.7%	32	11.1	10.0	9.3	37.5	32.3	31.8	22.7	16.7
Perpich Center For Arts Education	Public	11-12	6125 Olson Memorial Hwy	Golden Valley	55422	Hennepin County	Perpich Center For Arts Education	No	No	No	No	(763) 279-4161	144	19	7.5	21.5%	119 (82.6%)	7 (4.9%)	7 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)								(n/a)		51.7	51.7
VirtualEDU Secondary	Public, Virtual	6-12	5300 Glenwood Ave	Golden Valley	55422	Hennepin County	Hopkins Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(952) 988-4050	117	15	7.8	64.1%	37 (31.6%)	46 (39.3%)	17 (14.5%)	6 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.4%)								(n/a)			12.5			45.5
Summer Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	4148 Winnetka Ave N	New Hope	55427	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8162	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)									$8,340
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High	Public	9-12	8230 47th Ave N	New Hope	55428	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8500	1,474	86	17.0	71.4%	258 (17.5%)	553 (37.5%)	367 (24.9%)	133 (9.0%)	8 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	154 (10.4%)	22.6	382^nd of 480 public high schools	20.4%		17.8	400^th of 476 public high schools	16.0%	18		8.6	8.6		39.1	39.1	19.3	19.3	$13,272
Cooper Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	8230 47th Ave N	New Hope	55428	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High	Public	9-12	10635 36th Ave N	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8801	1,784	78	23.0	42.3%	825 (46.2%)	415 (23.3%)	249 (14.0%)	94 (5.3%)	13 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	186 (10.4%)	65.9	170^th of 480 public high schools	64.6%		65.5	155^th of 476 public high schools	67.4%	15		32.7	32.7		53.7	53.7	44.8	44.8	$12,963
Armstrong Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	10635 36th Ave N	Plymouth	55441	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 504-8800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)									$22,668
Plymouth Youth Center	Public	9-12	2210 Oliver Ave N	Minneapolis	55411	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(612) 643-2000	74	1	74.0	97.3%	2 (2.7%)	55 (74.3%)	6 (8.1%)	2 (2.7%)	7 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	5.1	462^nd of 480 public high schools	3.8%		6.3	450^th of 476 public high schools	5.5%	12		0.0	0.0				0.0	0.0	$17,832

Frequently Asked Questions about Highview Alternative Learning Center

Is Highview Alternative Learning Center a good school?

Highview Alternative Learning Center ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Minnesota high schools.

What district is Highview Alternative Learning Center in?

Robbinsdale Public School District

How many students attend Highview Alternative Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 224 students attended Highview Alternative Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Highview Alternative Learning Center?

Students at Highview Alternative Learning Center are 50% African American, 19% Hispanic, 16% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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