Serving 39 students in grades 9-12, Swwc Alc - Pipestone ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swwc Alc - Pipestone ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Swwc Alc - Pipestone's student population of 39 students has grown by 69% 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
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Swwc Alc - Pipestone ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swwc Alc - Pipestone is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
72%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swwc Alc - Pipestone's ranking?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone is ranked #673 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
The graduation rate of Swwc Alc - Pipestone is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
39 students attend Swwc Alc - Pipestone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Swwc Alc - Pipestone students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swwc Alc - Pipestone?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swwc Alc - Pipestone offer ?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swwc Alc - Pipestone part of?
Swwc Alc - Pipestone is part of Region 6 And 8-Sw/Wc Service Coop School District.
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