Tower View Alternative High School

www.gced.k12.mn.us

63 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Tower View Alternative High School, located in Red Wing, Minnesota, operates as part of the Goodhue County Education District (GCED). As an alternative learning center, the school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. The program focuses on credit recovery, individualized learning plans, and personalized support to help students overcome academic or personal challenges while working toward their high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a smaller, community-focused atmosphere that prioritizes student-teacher relationships and social-emotional growth. By utilizing the resources of the Goodhue County Education District, Tower View offers tailored instruction that addresses the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each learner can progress at their own pace. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital pathway for students in the region to achieve academic success, gain career readiness skills, and prepare for life after graduation.

Total Students

3.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tower View Alternative High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	6
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	6

White
42 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
6 (9.5 %)
American Indian
6 (9.5 %)
Two or More
4 (6.3 %)
Black
3 (4.8 %)
Asian
2 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Goodhue County Education District
Phone:	(651)388-4441
Website:	http://www.gced.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 10 8

Grade 11 24

Grade 12 31