Kalon Prep Academy

Summary:

Kalon Prep Academy is a public charter high school in Alexandria, Minnesota, serving 138 students in grades 9-12. While the school is part of the Kalon Prep Academy District, which is ranked 385 out of 463 districts in the state, Kalon Prep Academy itself has consistently struggled to provide a high-quality education to its students.

Compared to the nearby public schools, such as Parkers Prairie Secondary, Minnewaska Secondary, and Brandon-Evansville High School, Kalon Prep Academy has significantly lower academic performance, as measured by MCA-III proficiency rates. In 2023-2024, only 11.11% of Kalon Prep Academy students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 32.26% to 49.43% at the nearby schools. In Reading, Kalon Prep Academy had 36.84% proficient or better, while the nearby schools ranged from 45.54% to 77.78%. Additionally, Kalon Prep Academy had a much lower four-year graduation rate of 71.4% in 2021-2022, compared to the nearby schools, which ranged from 92.6% to 100%.

Another notable difference is the racial makeup of Kalon Prep Academy, which has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.13% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby public schools, which range from 91.55% to 95.44% white students. This suggests that the school may not be effectively serving the diverse population of the surrounding area. Furthermore, Kalon Prep Academy had a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.87% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby public schools, which ranged from 25.81% to 35.97%, indicating that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1877 Aga Drive
Alexandria, MN 56308-8888

(320) 460-8881

District: Kalon Prep Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
391^st of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kalon Prep Academy ranks worse than 81.5% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kalon Prep Academy 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:

Kalon Prep Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalon Prep Academy 391^st of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Kalon Prep Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Kalon Prep Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalon Prep Academy 385^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kalon Prep Academy

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Rank History for all students at Kalon Prep Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.99	437^th	476	8.2%
2024	20.40	391^st	480	18.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kalon Prep Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.10	369^th	393	6.1%
2024	25.65	314^th	389	19.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Kalon Prep Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.24	321^st	403	20.3%

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Rank History for White students at Kalon Prep Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.42	385^th	398	3.3%
2024	9.82	372^nd	402	7.5%

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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
2022	98	0	4	1	4	107
2023	123	2	8	2	3	138
2024	121	2	7	1	4	135

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 Kalon Prep Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	107	0.0	n/a	35.5
2023	138	11.1	12.4	60.9
2024	135	8.9	15.0	52.6

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 Kalon Prep Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	107	0.0	n/a	35.5
2023	138	11.1	12.4	60.9
2024	135	8.9	15.0	52.6

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 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	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
Kalon Prep Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1877 Aga Drive	Alexandria	56308	Douglas County	Kalon Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(320) 460-8881	135	9	15.0	52.6%	121 (89.6%)	2 (1.5%)	7 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	20.4	391^st of 480 public high schools	18.5%		8	437^th of 476 public high schools	8.2%	46			11.1	11.1			36.8	36.8		16.7	16.7
Alexandria Area High School	Public	9-12	4300 Pioneer Road SE	Alexandria	56308	Douglas County	Alexandria Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 762-2142	1,310	77	16.9	23.9%	1,207 (92.1%)	5 (0.4%)	51 (3.9%)	13 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (2.6%)	55.7	231^st of 480 public high schools	51.9%		70.3	125^th of 476 public high schools	73.7%	106			29.8	29.8			51.2	51.2		36.3	36.3	$13,462
Runestone Alternative School	Public	7-12	700 Northside Dr NE	Alexandria	56308	Douglas County	Runestone Area Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 763-5559	49	5	10.6	71.4%	44 (89.8%)	1 (2.0%)	3 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Osakis Secondary	Public	7-12	500 1st Ave E	Osakis	56360	Douglas County	Osakis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 859-2191	413	26	15.9	35.4%	378 (91.5%)	7 (1.7%)	19 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)	63.6	185^th of 480 public high schools	61.5%		69.4	131^st of 476 public high schools	72.5%	54	53.7	55.3	31.0	47.8	46.3	46.8	46.6	46.5	50.7	52.6	51.5	$10,259
Brandon-Evansville High School	Public	9-12	206 W 3rd St	Brandon	56315	Douglas County	Brandon-Evansville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 524-2263	150	9	16.5	42.0%	139 (92.7%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	78.2	85^th of 480 public high schools	82.3%		76.2	93^rd of 476 public high schools	80.5%	8			32.3	32.3			77.8	77.8		47.2	47.2	$15,170
Minnewaska Secondary	Public	7-12	25122 State Hwy 28	Glenwood	56334	Pope County	Minnewaska School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 239-1309	424	26	16.3	29.2%	396 (93.4%)	3 (0.7%)	10 (2.4%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	67.4	159^th of 480 public high schools	66.9%		70.1	126^th of 476 public high schools	73.5%	33			49.4	49.4			45.5	45.5		46.0	46.0	$19,537
Minnewaska Secondary Alternative Pg	Public	9-12	25122 State Highway 28	Glenwood	56334	Pope County	Minnewaska School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 239-4800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Parkers Prairie Secondary	Public	7-12	411 S Otter Ave	Parkers Prairie	56361	Otter Tail County	Parkers Prairie Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 338-6011	278	15	18.2	32.7%	267 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	53.3	241^st of 480 public high schools	49.8%		68.5	140^th of 476 public high schools	70.6%	101	43.6	47.1	33.3	42.1	33.3	46.2	50.0	43.9	28.0	31.8	29.8	$13,060

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalon Prep Academy

What is the racial makeup of Kalon Prep Academy?

Students at Kalon Prep Academy are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Kalon Prep Academy a good school?

Kalon Prep Academy ranks in the bottom 18.5% of Minnesota high schools.

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How many students attend Kalon Prep Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 135 students attended Kalon Prep Academy.

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