SMEC ALC
- 70 Students
- 5.0 Teachers (FTE)
- 14:1 Student:Teacher
- 05–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (507)857-1160 Phone
- http://www.smec.k12.mn.us/ Website
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SMEC ALC
AUSTIN, MN 55912
High No virtual instruction Grades 05–12 SchoolScore™ C (60)
70
Students
5.0
Teachers
14:1
Student:Teacher
(507)857-1160
Phone
http://www.smec.k12.mn.us/
Website
SMEC ALC is a public High school located in AUSTIN, MINNESOTA, operated by the Southern MN Education Consortium school district. It serves grades 05–12.
Key statistics: 70 students enrolled; a 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Minnesota High School Average
Enrollment
70.0
State avg: 421.0
▼ 83% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14:1
State avg: 16.3:1
▼ 14% better
Free Lunch %
61.4%
State avg: 45.2%
▲ 36% worse
School Details
School Name
SMEC ALC
NCESSCH ID
270032704978
State School ID
MN-526083-526083050
School Type
Alternative School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
Yes
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
21697 STATE HIGHWAY 56
City
AUSTIN
State
Minnesota
ZIP Code
55912
County
Mower County
Metro Area
Austin, MN
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2701
State Leg. Upper
27023
State Leg. Lower
2723B
Latitude
43.67019
Longitude
-92.87115
Grades Offered
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
70
Total Students
5.0
Teachers FTE
14:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
5.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 5.0 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 43 | 61.4% |
| Not Applicable | 38 | 54.3% |
District Info
District Name
Southern MN Education Consortium
LEAID
2700327
State LEA ID
MN-526083
Phone
(507)857-1160
Website
http://www.smec.k12.mn.us/
Type
Specialized public school district
Status
Open
City
AUSTIN
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$8,868K
Federal Revenue
$956K
State Revenue
$4,892K
Local Revenue
$3,020K
Total Expenditure
$7,914K
Instruction Exp.
$6,164K
Support Services
$659K
Other Current Exp.
–
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SMEC ALC, answered using official NCES data.