SIMLEY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM

2920 80TH ST E
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076

www.isd199.org

29 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Simley Alternative Program, located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, is a specialized educational initiative operating under the Inver Grove Heights Schools district. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the program focuses on providing flexible pathways to graduation. It caters to students who need a different approach to academic instruction, social-emotional support, or scheduling, ensuring they have the necessary resources to meet state standards and earn their high school diplomas.

The program emphasizes a personalized educational experience, often featuring smaller class sizes and more individualized attention from faculty. By fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the Simley Alternative Program aims to help students overcome barriers to academic success, improve school engagement, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities. Through its connection to the broader district, it remains committed to providing the same rigor and quality of education found at Simley High School while tailoring the delivery to better suit the unique needs of its student population.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIMLEY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	9
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
9 (31.0 %)
Hispanic
9 (31.0 %)
Two or More
6 (20.7 %)
Black
4 (13.8 %)
Asian
1 (3.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS
Phone:	(651)306-7000
Website:	http://www.isd199.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 11 14

Grade 12 15