Alden-Conger Elementary
Alden, MN
Grades PreK to 6 · 229 students
Public school
Next Step West (Alden)
Alden, Minnesota · Grades 8 to 12 · Southern MN Education Consortium
Public schoolSpecial Education
About Next Step West (Alden)
Next Step West (Alden) is a public school in Alden, Minnesota, serving grades 8 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 6 students enrolled. With about 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 6 students per teacher. Southern MN Education Consortium runs 11 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data classifies it as a special education school. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area 5 to 25 miles from an urban area, in Freeborn County. There are 3 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 155 S Broadway, Alden, MN 56009 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (507) 857-1160 |
| School district | Southern MN Education Consortium |
| Grades | 8 to 12 |
| Students (2024-25) | 6 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 1 |
| Students per teacher | 6 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Special Education |
| Level | High |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, distant, Freeborn County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 270032712734). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Alden-Conger ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Alden · 0.2 miEnrich AldenPublic · Grades K to 12Alden · 0.2 miAlden-Conger SecondaryPublic · Grades 7 to 12Alden · 0.2 miSt Casimir's SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 5Wells, MN · 9.1 miUnited South Central ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Wells, MN · 9.1 miUnited South Central High SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 12Wells, MN · 9.1 miSouthwest MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 7Albert Lea, MN · 9.5 miSibley ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Albert Lea, MN · 9.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Next Step West (Alden) serve?
Next Step West (Alden) serves grades 8 through 12.
How many students attend Next Step West (Alden)?
Next Step West (Alden) reported 6 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Next Step West (Alden)?
About 6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 6 students and 1 teachers in federal data.
Is Next Step West (Alden) a public or charter school?
Next Step West (Alden) is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Next Step West (Alden) in?
Next Step West (Alden) is part of Southern MN Education Consortium. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mn/southern-mn-education-consortium/
Where is Next Step West (Alden) located?
Next Step West (Alden) is at 155 S Broadway, Alden, MN 56009. The phone number is (507) 857-1160.
How many other schools are near Next Step West (Alden)?
There are 3 other schools within 5 miles of Next Step West (Alden) in our directory.
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Other public and charter schools in Alden
Alden-Conger Secondary
Alden, MN
Grades 7 to 12 · 215 students
Public school
Enrich Alden
Alden, MN
Grades K to 12 · 17 students
Public schoolSpecial Education
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