publichighGrade 8-12

Next Step West (Alden)

155 S Broadway, Alden, MN 56009, United States

+1 (507) 857-1160

http://www.smec.k12.mn.us/

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Next Step West (Alden) Overview

About This School

Next Step West (Alden) is a public high in Alden, Minnesota, serving 6 students in grades Grade 8-12. The school maintains a small learning environment with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Currently, the faculty consists of one teacher who earns an average annual salary of $74,700. The student body is composed of an equal split of male and female students. All enrolled students at the school identify as White.

Total Students

Grade 8-12

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 8-12

County

Freeborn County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Next Step West (Alden) Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 42%State Avg: 48%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 42%State Avg: 42%

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Science

Class Information

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 7.8:1

State Avg: 14.3:1

Students per Counselor

Next Step West (Alden) Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$74,700

City Avg: $56,522

State Avg: $64,511

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio6:1

Students per Counselor:1

Next Step West (Alden) Student Demographics

Student Body

50%

Male

50%

Female

Total Enrollment: 6 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White100%

Hispanic0%

Asian0%

Black0%

Two or More Races0%

Native American0%

Next Step West (Alden) Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Next Step West (Alden)

Q: What is Next Step West (Alden)?

A: Next Step West (Alden) is a high public located in Alden.

Q: How many students attend Next Step West (Alden)?

A: Next Step West (Alden) has approximately 6 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Next Step West (Alden)?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Next Step West (Alden) is 6:1.

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Detailed Information about Next Step West (Alden)

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Next Step West (Alden) - Alden, MN

Quick Facts about Next Step West (Alden)
School Name	Next Step West (Alden)
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 8-12
Location	155 S Broadway, Alden, MN 56009, Alden, MN
County	Freeborn County
Phone	+1 (507) 857-1160
Total Students	6
Student-Teacher Ratio	6:1
Full-Time Teachers	1
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Next Step West (Alden)

What is Next Step West (Alden)?

Next Step West (Alden) is a high public located in Alden.

How many students attend Next Step West (Alden)?

Next Step West (Alden) has approximately 6 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Next Step West (Alden)?

The student-teacher ratio at Next Step West (Alden) is 6:1.

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