Serving 11 students in grades 1-12, Princeton Alternative Services 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
18%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
36%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Princeton Alternative Services?
11 students attend Princeton Alternative Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Princeton Alternative Services students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, and 18% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Princeton Alternative Services offer ?
Princeton Alternative Services offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Princeton Alternative Services part of?
Princeton Alternative Services is part of Princeton Public School District.
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