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SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom

Q: Is SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom a good school?

SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom ranks in the bottom 0.2% of Minnesota high schools.

Q: How many students attend SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom?

In the 2024-25 school year, 41 students attended SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom.

Q: What is the racial makeup of SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom?

Students at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom are 68% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Public Grades 9-12

472^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 473 Minnesota High Schools

Better than 0% of Minnesota high schools

Summary

SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom is a small 9–12 alternative high school in Windom, MN, serving 41 students as part of the Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop. Because it is an alternative learning center, its results are not directly comparable to traditional high schools, but the data place it at the bottom of Minnesota high schools: 472 of 473 (0th percentile, 0 stars) in 2025–26. In 2025–26, it reported 0% proficient in Math, Reading, and Science at the all-grades level, versus state rates of 44.9%, 48.6%, and 25.5%. Its 2024–25 free/reduced lunch rate was 63.41%, indicating a high-poverty student population.

Graduation and dropout trends are the clearest positive signs. The graduation rate was 75.0% in 2024–25, below the district’s 79.4% and the state’s 84.9%, but up from 58.3% in 2020–21; dropout fell from 25.0% to 6.2% over the same period. Nearby Comfrey Secondary (100.0%), Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary (95.8%), Jackson County Central Senior High (94.1%), Mountain Lake Secondary (95.3%), and Windom Senior High (86.3%) had higher graduation rates, while Butterfield Secondary was lower at 70.3%. Test proficiency remains the sharpest difference: every nearby school outperformed this school, including Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary (15.4% Math, 15.3% Reading, 7.1% Science) and Windom Senior High (38.4%, 30.3%, 26.3%).

High poverty is part of the picture but not the whole story: Butterfield Secondary had a similar free/reduced lunch rate (64.08%) yet much higher Math (26.7%) and Reading (22.2%) proficiency. The student-teacher ratio improved from 18.1 to 13.6, in line with several nearby schools, though test results have not yet risen. Subgroup rankings are also very low—male students ranked 391 of 395 in 2025–26, and low socioeconomic status students ranked 389 of 389 in 2023–24—but these should be read alongside the school’s small enrollment and alternative setting. Overall, this school shows progress in persistence and completion, while remaining at the low end of nearly every academic measure in its area.

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

63.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Minnesota receive free school meals.

1454 6th Ave
Windom, MN 56101-8888

(507) 537-2258

District: Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.3%

Hispanic:

12.2%

African American:

7.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 4th percentile in 2004 → <1st in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Minnesota average (0% vs 43% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (<1st percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Minnesota average (75% vs 85%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school0%

District avg14%

Minnesota avg43%

472^nd of 473

Minnesota public high schools ?

Bottom 1%▼ down 3 pts since 2018

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	4.0	472 of 473	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	1.5	480 of 480	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	4.6	466 of 476	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	4.0	479 of 494	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	5.4	488 of 534	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	4.6	502 of 539	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	12.5	442 of 545	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	6.0	488 of 540	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	2.8	414 of 433	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	2.2	389 of 389	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	6.1	383 of 393	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	3.4	391 of 395	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)1st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)<1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Minnesota (2025-2026) ?

Math0%-45 vs state

Reading0%-49 vs state

Science0%-26 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, October 21, 2018

People give this school a bad rap. I have had 2 children going here because they did not fit into the regular school setting they both have excelled here. One has graduated with excellent grades. My other child has excellent grades also and graduates in 2020. I am taking care of another child who goes here and is excelling also. I am very happy with this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCA-IV Reading (2026)				MCA-IV Science (2026)			MCA-III Math (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-IV Reading 7th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 8th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 10th Grade	MCA-IV Reading All Grades	MCA-IV Science 8th Grade	MCA-IV Science End of Course	MCA-IV Science All Grades	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	Total
SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom	Public	9-12	1454 6th Ave	Windom	56101	Cottonwood County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 537-2258	41	3	13.6	63.4%	28 (68.3%)	3 (7.3%)	5 (12.2%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	3 (7.3%)	4	472^nd of 473 public high schools	0.2%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0			0.0	0.0
Starrs Online Academy	Public	6-12	1012 5th Avenue	Windom	56101	Cottonwood County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 360-1876	0	5	.0	—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Windom Learn Center Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	1400 17th St	Windom	56101	Cottonwood County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 831-6910	0			—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Windom Senior High	Public	9-12	1400 17th St	Windom	56101	Cottonwood County	Windom Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 831-6910	327	23	14.1	46.8%	201 (61.5%)	2 (0.6%)	95 (29.1%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	11 (3.4%)	47.4	266^th of 473 public high schools	43.8%		71.7	128^th of 450 public high schools	71.6%	138			30.3	30.3		26.3	26.3			38.4	38.4	$15,372
Mountain Lake Secondary	Public	7-12	450 12th St N	Mountain Lake	56159	Cottonwood County	Mountain Lake Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 427-2325	241	17	13.8	56.0%	135 (56.0%)	2 (0.8%)	69 (28.6%)	19 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.2%)	79.7	78^th of 473 public high schools	83.5%		65.7	163^rd of 450 public high schools	63.8%	85	41.9	51.1	47.6	46.9	6.7	42.9	24.1	40.9	33.3	55.2	41.5	$14,285
Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary	Public	7-12	124 N Minnesota Ave	Okabena	56161	Jackson County	Heron Lake-Okabena School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 853-4507	137	10	13.6	45.3%	96 (70.1%)	3 (2.2%)	23 (16.8%)	3 (2.2%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)	20.3	390^th of 473 public high schools	17.5%		34	324^th of 450 public high schools	28.0%	66	13.3	5.9	22.2	15.3	0.0	12.0	7.1	20.0	5.6	21.1	15.4	$16,601
Butterfield Secondary	Public	7-12	440 Hubbard Ave	Butterfield	56120	Watonwan County	Butterfield-Odin Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 956-2771	103	9	11.0	64.1%	35 (34.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (63.1%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	20.6	388^th of 473 public high schools	18.0%		16.1	390^th of 450 public high schools	13.3%	2	33.3	17.6	15.4	22.2	0.0	14.3	6.5	21.4	35.3	21.4	26.7	$15,766
Jackson County Central Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	1128 North Highway	Jackson	56143	Jackson County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	No	No	No	(507) 847-5310	0			—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jackson County Central Senior High	Public	9-12	1128 N Hwy	Jackson	56143	Jackson County	Jackson County Central School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 847-5310	332	21	15.9	35.2%	282 (84.9%)	7 (2.1%)	26 (7.8%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)	56.1	221^st of 473 public high schools	53.3%		70.5	133^rd of 450 public high schools	70.4%	88			50.7	50.7		19.1	19.1			34.3	34.3	$12,496
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary	Public	7-12	344 8th St	Westbrook	56183	Cottonwood County	Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 274-5450	198	17	11.7	56.1%	127 (64.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.6%)	54 (27.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	37	306^th of 473 public high schools	35.3%		50.4	253^rd of 450 public high schools	43.8%	53	18.9	53.1	29.6	33.3	19.4	22.6	21.0	38.9	56.3	26.5	40.2	$20,733

Frequently Asked Questions about SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom

Is SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom a good school?

SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom ranks in the bottom 0.2% of Minnesota high schools.

What is the racial makeup of SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom?

Students at SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom are 68% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom?

In the 2024-25 school year, 41 students attended SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom.

What district is SWWC Alternative Learning Center - Windom in?

Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop

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