Tower View Alternative High School

Summary:

Tower View Alternative High School is a small public high school serving grades 10-12 in the Goodhue County Education District, with a diverse student population of 63 students.

While the school's focus on personalized learning is commendable, Tower View Alternative High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Minnesota, with 0% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and Science. The school has struggled with low graduation rates, ranging from 46.1% to 73.8% over the past five years, and correspondingly high dropout rates of 4.7% to 14.5%. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families. When compared to nearby high schools like Cannon Falls Secondary and Goodhue Secondary, Tower View Alternative High School performs significantly worse academically.

The data suggests that Tower View Alternative High School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of its student population, such as academic support, social-emotional learning programs, and partnerships with community organizations. While the school's diverse student population is commendable, the low academic performance and high dropout rates indicate that more needs to be done to ensure the success of these students.

Detail:

Public 10-12

154 Tower View Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066-8888

(651) 388-4441

District: Goodhue County Education District

Student/teacher ratio: 92.0

Number of students: 58

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.7%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Two or more races:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tower View Alternative High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tower View Alternative 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 Tower View Alternative High School has the largest high school student body size in the Goodhue County Education District. Racial makeup is: White (70.7%), Hispanic (10.3%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tower View Alternative High School is 92, which is the lowest among 8 high schools in the Goodhue County Education District! (See more...)

Compare Tower View Alternative High School employs 0.6 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Tower View Alternative High School

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Rank History for all students at Tower View Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2016	15.24	400^th	489	18.2%
2023	4.28	467^th	476	1.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Tower View Alternative High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.08	392^nd	398	1.5%

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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 Tower View Alternative High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	47	3	2	3	6	0	61
2015	43	2	0	6	6	1	58
2016	50	2	0	3	4	1	60
2017	50	4	0	3	4	1	62
2018	52	5	0	2	5	1	65
2019	53	3	0	3	6	3	68
2020	45	6	0	5	7	4	67
2021	38	2	0	9	8	6	63
2022	28	4	0	7	5	5	49
2023	42	3	2	6	6	4	63
2024	41	2	1	6	2	6	58

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 Tower View Alternative High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	61	5.6	10.8	47.5
2015	58	5.0	11.6	34.5
2016	60	5.0	12.0	43.3
2017	62	5.0	12.4	32.3
2018	65	4.0	16.2	40
2019	68	4.4	15.1	35.3
2020	67	6.0	11.1	44.8
2021	63	6.0	10.5	23.8
2022	49	5.0	9.8	20.4
2023	63	3.7	16.8	54
2024	58	0.6	92.0	48.3

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 Tower View Alternative High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	61	5.6	10.8	47.5
2015	58	5.0	11.6	34.5
2016	60	5.0	12.0	43.3
2017	62	5.0	12.4	32.3
2018	65	4.0	16.2	40
2019	68	4.4	15.1	35.3
2020	67	6.0	11.1	44.8
2021	63	6.0	10.5	23.8
2022	49	5.0	9.8	20.4
2023	63	3.7	16.8	54
2024	58	0.6	92.0	48.3

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 Tower View Alternative High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	68	63	7.4%
African American	3	3
American Indian	6	6
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	53	42	20.8%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.3%	54%	18.7%

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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 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	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
Tower View Alternative High School	Public	10-12	154 Tower View Dr	Red Wing	55066	Goodhue County	Goodhue County Education District	No	No	No	No	(651) 388-4441	58	1	92.0	48.3%	41 (70.7%)	2 (3.4%)	6 (10.3%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.3%)								(n/a)
Pathways Program Grades 8-12	Public	8-12	395 Guernsey Ln	Red Wing	55066	Goodhue County	Goodhue County Education District	No	No	No	No	(651) 388-4441	31	0	238.4	80.6%	20 (64.5%)	3 (9.7%)	3 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (16.1%)								(n/a)										0.0
5RiversOnline Secondary	Public, Virtual	7-12	395 Guernsey Ln	Red Wing	55066	Goodhue County	Goodhue County Education District	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 388-4441	182	4	47.8	31.9%	142 (78.0%)	4 (2.2%)	16 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.1%)								(n/a)
GCED Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	395 Guernsey Ln	Red Wing	55066	Goodhue County	Goodhue County Education District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 388-4441	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Red Wing Senior High	Public	8-12	2451 Eagle Ridge Dr	Red Wing	55066	Goodhue County	Red Wing Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 385-4600	820	44	18.7	35.6%	627 (76.5%)	20 (2.4%)	70 (8.5%)	8 (1.0%)	44 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.2%)	44.7	289^th of 480 public high schools	39.8%		80.2	72^nd of 476 public high schools	84.9%	217			27.1	32.3	29.3			25.9	39.4	32.6	18.6	33.6	26.2	$12,420
Red Wing High School Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	2451 Eagle Ridge Blvd	Red Wing	55066	Goodhue County	Goodhue County Education District	No	No	No	No	(651) 388-4441	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
MCF-Red Wing Maginnis High School	Public	8-12	1079 Highway 292	Red Wing	55066	Goodhue County	Minnesota Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(651) 267-3638	57	0		94.7%	8 (14.0%)	35 (61.4%)	6 (10.5%)	3 (5.3%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)								(n/a)
Goodhue High School Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	510 3rd Ave	Goodhue	55027	Goodhue County	Goodhue County Education District	No	No	No	No	(651) 388-4441	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Goodhue Secondary	Public	7-12	510 3rd Ave	Goodhue	55027	Goodhue County	Goodhue Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 923-4447	339	19	18.0	20.6%	307 (90.6%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	57.8	220^th of 480 public high schools	54.2%		61.9	182^nd of 476 public high schools	61.8%	38		41.7	24.6	18.6	28.4		40.0	40.4	47.3	42.4	28.1	60.0	43.8	$10,177
Cannon Falls Secondary	Public	6-12	820 Minnesota St E	Cannon Falls	55009	Goodhue County	Cannon Falls Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 263-6800	562	37	15.3	28.3%	504 (89.7%)	4 (0.7%)	27 (4.8%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	81	70^th of 480 public high schools	85.4%		73.3	105^th of 476 public high schools	77.9%	35	43.7	34.7	64.0	66.7	51.1	62.9	48.7	44.7	60.0	53.9	30.7	46.7	38.7	$3,399

Frequently Asked Questions about Tower View Alternative High School

What district is Tower View Alternative High School in?

Goodhue County Education District

How many students attend Tower View Alternative High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 58 students attended Tower View Alternative High School.

What is the racial makeup of Tower View Alternative High School?

Students at Tower View Alternative High School are 71% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

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