SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone

Summary:

SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pipestone, Minnesota, with a student population of just 34 as of the 2022-2023 school year. However, this school has been consistently underperforming academically, ranking among the lowest in the state and struggling to meet proficiency standards on standardized tests.

The school's academic performance is particularly concerning, with 0% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math and Science, significantly lower than the state and regional averages of around 40-45%. This poor performance has led to the school being ranked 472nd out of 472 Minnesota high schools in 2021-2022 and 462nd out of 476 in 2022-2023, placing it in the bottom 2% of high schools in the state. The school's struggles are especially pronounced for male and white students, who rank 399th and 397th, respectively, out of over 400 Minnesota high schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools like Edgerton Secondary and Pipestone Senior High, SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone is performing significantly worse, with much lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 30.43% in 2021-2022 to 67.65% in 2022-2023, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone.

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Public 9-12

1106 7th Street SE
Pipestone, MN 56164-8888

(507) 360-1876

District: Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop

SchoolDigger Rank:
473^rd of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 23.3

Number of students: 42

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

26.2%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone ranks worse than 98.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.23. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone:

SchoolDigger ranks SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone 473^rd of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	0.79	472^nd	472	0.0%
2023	4.95	462^nd	476	2.9%
2024	4.23	473^rd	480	1.5%

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Rank History for Male students at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.05	399^th	405	1.5%

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Rank History for White students at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	0.07	401^st	401	0.0%
2024	1.55	397^th	402	1.2%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	19	1	1	0	2	23
2023	24	0	8	1	1	34
2024	28	1	11	0	2	42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	2.0	0.0	n/a
2022	23	1.6	14.1	30.4
2023	34	2.5	13.3	67.6
2024	42	1.8	23.3	40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	2.0	0.0	n/a
2022	23	1.6	14.1	30.4
2023	34	2.5	13.3	67.6
2024	42	1.8	23.3	40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone	Public	9-12	1106 7th Street SE	Pipestone	56164	Pipestone County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 360-1876	42	2	23.3	40.5%	28 (66.7%)	1 (2.4%)	11 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)	4.2	473^rd of 480 public high schools	1.5%		5	462^nd of 476 public high schools	2.9%	11				0.0	0.0							0.0	0.0
Pipestone Learning Center	Public	9-12	1401 7th St SW	Pipestone	56164	Pipestone County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 825-5851	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pipestone Senior High	Public	9-12	1401 7th St SW	Pipestone	56164	Pipestone County	Pipestone Area School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 825-5861	320	20	16.0	40.0%	230 (71.9%)	4 (1.3%)	62 (19.4%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	33.9	342^nd of 480 public high schools	28.8%		44.9	277^th of 476 public high schools	41.8%	65				28.8	28.8				32.5	32.5		26.4	26.4	$16,414
Edgerton Secondary	Public	6-12	423 1st Ave W	Edgerton	56128	Pipestone County	Edgerton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 442-7881	221	21	10.7	44.8%	154 (69.7%)	7 (3.2%)	49 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	34.1	341^st of 480 public high schools	29.0%		62.3	177^th of 476 public high schools	62.8%	164	24.4	32.0	33.3	56.5	34.4	22.0	36.0	27.8	23.3	26.5	27.8	16.7	22.7	$13,217
Lake Benton Secondary	Public	7-12	101 S Garfield St	Lake Benton	56149	Lincoln County	Lake Benton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 368-4241	2	0			2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone

Is SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone a good school?

SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone ranks in the bottom 1.5% of Minnesota high schools.

What district is SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone in?

Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop

What is the racial makeup of SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone?

Students at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone are 67% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone?

In the 2023-24 school year, 42 students attended SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Pipestone.

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