Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Prior Lake-savage Area Alc 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 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: 75 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (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
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc's student population of 75 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc 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 Prior Lake-savage Area Alc 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.
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
8:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
61%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prior Lake-savage Area Alc's ranking?
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc is ranked #673 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Prior Lake-savage Area Alc often compared to?
Prior Lake-savage Area Alcis often viewed alongside schools like Prior Lake High School, Tokata Learning Center by visitors of our site.
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 Prior Lake-savage Area Alc?
The graduation rate of Prior Lake-savage Area Alc is 70-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Prior Lake-savage Area Alc?
75 students attend Prior Lake-savage Area Alc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Prior Lake-savage Area Alc students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prior Lake-savage Area Alc?
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prior Lake-savage Area Alc offer ?
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prior Lake-savage Area Alc part of?
Prior Lake-savage Area Alc is part of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools.
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