At a glance
Reported students
277
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
329.5
Highview ALC: 277 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Highview ALC
Highview ALC is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Golden Valley. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Robbinsdale Public School District. NCES reports 277 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (37.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.4%). English learners represent 11.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Highview ALC
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.4%
- Hispanic31.4%
- Black37.9%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Robbinsdale Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy
High · Grades 06–12
170 reported students
Robbinsdale Transition Center
High · Grades 12–12
49 reported students
Adult Academics
High · Grades 09–12
1 reported students
Phoenix School
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Cooper Credit Recovery
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Summer Credit Recovery
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Highview ALC
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Virtual Academy High · Robbinsdale Public School District | 06–12 | 170 | under 0.1 mi |
| Perpich Center for Arts Education High · Perpich Center for Arts Education | 11–12 | 154 | 1.5 mi |
| VirtualEDU Secondary High · Hopkins Public School District | 06–12 | 112 | 2 mi |
| Summer Credit Recovery High · Robbinsdale Public School District | 09–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| Exploration High School High · Charter · Exploration High School | 09–12 | 136 | 2.7 mi |
| Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High High · Robbinsdale Public School District | 09–12 | 1,396 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highview ALC
What grades does Highview ALC serve?
Highview ALC reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Robbinsdale Public School District.
How many students attend Highview ALC?
Highview ALC reported 277 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 180 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highview ALC?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 277 students and 14.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highview ALC a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highview ALC is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Robbinsdale Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highview ALC students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Highview ALC in?
Highview ALC is part of Robbinsdale Public School District, based in New Hope, MN, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highview ALC?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Robbinsdale Virtual Academy (under 0.1 mi), Perpich Center for Arts Education (1.5 mi), VirtualEDU Secondary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.