ALDEN-CONGER SECONDARY

215 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Alden-Conger Secondary School, located in Alden, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 7–12. As part of a smaller, rural school district, the institution prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere. This environment allows for more personalized attention between staff and students, fostering a supportive setting where individual academic and personal growth is prioritized.

The school offers a traditional secondary curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce. Beyond core academics, Alden-Conger emphasizes a well-rounded experience through various extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations. By balancing classroom instruction with these social and competitive opportunities, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-prepared citizens who are connected to their local community.

215

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALDEN-CONGER SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
201 (93.5%)
Hispanic
10 (4.7%)
Two or More
3 (1.4%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALDEN-CONGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)874-3240
Website:	http://www.alden-conger.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 37

Grade 9 37

Grade 10 39

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 34