Simley High School is a public high school in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, United States. The school opened in 1960 with a graduating class of 19 students. The school, in 2022, has approximately 1,200 students enrolled in grades 9–12. Gerald Sakala is the principal.
Simley Alternative Program serves 25 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Simley Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Simley Alternative Program's student population of 25 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
White, Scarlet, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Motto
INSPIRE. INNOVATE. EXCEL. A Community Commitment
School Rankings
The diversity score of Simley Alternative Program is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Hispanic
56%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
28%
60%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simley Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Simley Alternative Program is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Simley Alternative Program?
25 students attend Simley Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Simley Alternative Program students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Simley Alternative Program?
Simley Alternative Program has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Simley Alternative Program offer ?
Simley Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Simley Alternative Program part of?
Simley Alternative Program is part of Inver Grove Heights Schools.
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