At a glance
Reported students
81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
3
Wright Technical Center ALC: 81 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
15.7:1 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
- 123
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Wright Technical Center ALC
Wright Technical Center ALC is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Buffalo. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Wright Technical Center. NCES reports 81 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to 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 (74.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wright Technical Center ALC
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.16 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.1%
- Hispanic14.8%
- Black4.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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
Not reported as 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 Wright Technical Center
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wright Technical Center
High · Grades 11–12
0 reported students
Wright Technical Center ALC Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
3 reported students
Public schools near Wright Technical Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Technical Center High · Wright Technical Center | 11–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cornerstones Program High · Meeker and Wright Special Education | 06–12 | 23 | under 0.1 mi |
| Terra Nova School High · Charter · Terra Nova School | 06–12 | 84 | 0.4 mi |
| SW Metro Buffalo-Transitions High · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 | 09–12 | 26 | 0.9 mi |
| Pride Transitions High · Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | 12–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Buffalo Senior High High · Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | 09–12 | 1,681 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wright Technical Center ALC
What grades does Wright Technical Center ALC serve?
Wright Technical Center ALC reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Wright Technical Center.
How many students attend Wright Technical Center ALC?
Wright Technical Center ALC reported 81 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 123 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wright Technical Center ALC?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 81 students and 5.16 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 Wright Technical Center ALC a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wright Technical Center ALC is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wright Technical Center attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wright Technical Center ALC students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.6% 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 Wright Technical Center ALC in?
Wright Technical Center ALC is part of Wright Technical Center, based in Buffalo, MN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wright Technical Center ALC?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wright Technical Center (under 0.1 mi), Cornerstones Program (under 0.1 mi), Terra Nova School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.