Alden-Conger High School is a public high school located in Alden, Minnesota, United States. The first school district in Alden was formed in 1870. Open Enrollment began at Alden-Conger during the 1990–1991 school year. Roughly half of the students that attend are open-enrolled students from other districts.
Serving 222 students in grades 7-12, Alden-conger Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alden-conger Secondary's student population of 222 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1937
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
Alden-conger Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alden-conger Secondary is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1147 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: (formerly Blackhawks) Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alden-conger Secondary's ranking?
Alden-conger Secondary is ranked #1147 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Alden-conger Secondary often compared to?
Alden-conger Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Tartan Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alden-conger Secondary?
The graduation rate of Alden-conger Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alden-conger Secondary?
222 students attend Alden-conger Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Alden-conger Secondary students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alden-conger Secondary?
Alden-conger Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alden-conger Secondary offer ?
Alden-conger Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alden-conger Secondary part of?
Alden-conger Secondary is part of Alden-Conger Public School District.
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