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Alternative Learning Cooperative

700 South Street
Henderson, MN 56044
Alternative Learning Cooperative serves 16 students in grades 10-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Alternative Learning Cooperative's student population of 16 students has grown by 700% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Alternative Learning Cooperative is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Alternative Learning Cooperative?
The graduation rate of Alternative Learning Cooperative is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alternative Learning Cooperative?
16 students attend Alternative Learning Cooperative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alternative Learning Cooperative students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Learning Cooperative?
Alternative Learning Cooperative has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alternative Learning Cooperative offer ?
Alternative Learning Cooperative offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative Learning Cooperative part of?
Alternative Learning Cooperative is part of Le Sueur-Henderson School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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