At a glance
Reported students
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Dakota high enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 180 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center: 50 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
5.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.1:1. 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
- 119
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center
McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Minot. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Minot 1. NCES reports 50 students for 2024–25.
Among 180 high schools in North Dakota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 102 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.5:1, below the North Dakota median of 10.1:1 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 (60%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (16%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 5.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.03 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
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60%
- Hispanic6%
- Black8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native16%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10%
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 Minot 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Minot Public Schools 9-12 Virtual Academy
High · Grades 09–12
19 reported students
Minot North High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,021 reported students
Minot High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,086 reported students
Minot Public Schools K-5 Virtual Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1 reported students
Minot Public Schools 6-8 Virtual Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
1 reported students
Memorial Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
157 reported students
Public schools near McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Elementary School Elementary · Minot 1 | PK–05 | 435 | 0.1 mi |
| Minot North High School High · Minot 1 | 09–12 | 1,021 | 1.1 mi |
| Minot High School High · Minot 1 | 09–12 | 1,086 | 1.3 mi |
| Minot Public Schools 9-12 Virtual Academy High · Minot 1 | 09–12 | 19 | 1.3 mi |
| Nedrose High School High · Nedrose 4 | 06–12 | 292 | 5.3 mi |
| Surrey High School High · Surrey 41 | 07–12 | 206 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center
What grades does McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center serve?
McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Minot 1.
How many students attend McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center?
McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center reported 50 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 180 North Dakota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 119 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 5.5:1, based on 50 students and 9.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Dakota median for the same school level is 10.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Minot 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center in?
McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center is part of Minot 1, based in Minot, ND, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near McKinley High Alternatve Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Longfellow Elementary School (0.1 mi), Minot North High School (1.1 mi), Minot High School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.