Simley Alternative Program serves 29 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Simley Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
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Simley Alternative Program's student population of 29 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Simley Alternative Program is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
31%
11%
Black
14%
12%
White
31%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Simley Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Simley Alternative Program is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Simley Alternative Program?
29 students attend Simley Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Simley Alternative Program students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Simley Alternative Program offer ?
Simley Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Simley Alternative Program part of?
Simley Alternative Program is part of Inver Grove Heights Schools School District.
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