At a glance
Reported students
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
521
Tokata ALC Independent Study: 17 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Tokata ALC Independent Study
Tokata ALC Independent Study is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Shakopee. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Shakopee Public School District. NCES reports 17 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, 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 White (47.1%) and Black (29.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tokata ALC Independent Study
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.1%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black29.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.6%
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.
Other schools in Shakopee Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sabers Online High School
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Tokata Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
84 reported students
Shakopee High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,823 reported students
Pearson VPK
Other · Grades PK–PK
31 reported students
Special Services
Elementary · Grades PK–08
152 reported students
Red Oak Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
452 reported students
Public schools near Tokata ALC Independent Study
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokata Learning Center High · Shakopee Public School District | 09–12 | 84 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sabers Online High School High · Shakopee Public School District | 09–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| MN Correctional Facility-Shakopee High · Minnesota Department of Corrections | 09–12 | 2 | 0.8 mi |
| Shakopee High School High · Shakopee Public School District | 09–12 | 2,823 | 1.7 mi |
| SW Metro CCJ High · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 | 06–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| SW Metro ALC High · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 | 07–12 | 52 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tokata ALC Independent Study
What grades does Tokata ALC Independent Study serve?
Tokata ALC Independent Study reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Shakopee Public School District.
How many students attend Tokata ALC Independent Study?
Tokata ALC Independent Study reported 17 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tokata ALC Independent Study?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 17 students and 1 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 Tokata ALC Independent Study a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tokata ALC Independent Study is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shakopee Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tokata ALC Independent Study students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.9% 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 Tokata ALC Independent Study in?
Tokata ALC Independent Study is part of Shakopee Public School District, based in Shakopee, MN, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tokata ALC Independent Study?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tokata Learning Center (under 0.1 mi), Sabers Online High School (0.1 mi), MN Correctional Facility-Shakopee (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.