Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (21-22)
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Hispanic
(21-22)18%
10%
Black
(21-22)50%
12%
White
(21-22)27%
63%
Two or more races
(21-22)5%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
59%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend W-alt-is?
22 students attend W-alt-is.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of W-alt-is students are Black, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does W-alt-is offer ?
W-alt-is offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W-alt-is part of?
W-alt-is is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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