W-Alt-IS

MINNETONKA · MN · Intermediate School District 287 · Public

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Programs & features
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Composed from federal CRDC offerings, EDFacts ACGR, and other public data. Full breakdowns below.

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How W-Alt-IS compares for families

What families should know about W-Alt-IS.

  • LocallyMN students outperform the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (+7 points).
  • vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: School #527, SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION, SPECIAL ED. and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.

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🏛️ Your state's public flagship

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

77%
admit rate
$17,214
in-state tuition/yr · $38,362 out-of-state
1310–1480
SAT 25–75 · ACT 27–31

The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $16,778/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.

See the full University of Minnesota-Twin Cities profile → Estimate your odds with your scores →

Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.

Chronic absenteeism

Share of students absent 15+ days
9.1%
Below 10% — strong attendance culture. Chronic absence is a leading indicator of dropout and disengagement; a low rate signals families staying connected to the school.
Students absent 15+ days
2
Federal definition: absent (excused or unexcused) for at least 15 of ~180 school days — about 10% of the school year.

Why this matters to enrollment: A low chronic-absence rate is the cleanest school-level signal of strong family connection, classroom culture, and student engagement — all upstream drivers of enrollment stability. For school leaders: an Enrollment Trend Audit traces this dynamic forward →

Source: U.S. Department of Education, Civil Rights Data Collection 2020–2021. Rate = students chronically absent ÷ 2021 total enrollment.

Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.

Most similar nearby high schools

The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.

SchoolTypeMilesHS enrollmentTrend
School #527
HOPKINS
Public 2.3 25
SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION
RICHFIELD
Public 5.9 24
SPECIAL ED.
SAINT LOUIS PARK
Public 4.1 15
Shorewood Education Center
SHOREWOOD
Public 5.3 35
TRANSITION PLUS
SAINT LOUIS PARK
Public 4.3 38
ALC - W-ALT - EY
MINNETONKA
Public 0.0
4122 - Eagle Ridge Academy - IS
MINNETONKA
Public 0.2
4122 - Eagle Ridge Academy - ALC
MINNETONKA
Public 0.2

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