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Loring Nicollet Alternative School

1925 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403

Tel: (612) 872-3626

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 100 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Loring Nicollet Alternative School in Minneapolis, MN, serves 100 co–ed students in grades 9 through 12 within a central city, nonsectarian alternative school setting.
Founded in 1972, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with an average class size of 15, supported by 7 teaching staff members.
The student body is diverse, with 59% of students identifying as students of color, reflecting the multicultural composition of the Minneapolis area.
The school maintains a 98% acceptance rate, positioning it as an accessible option among Minneapolis high schools.
Located in Central Minneapolis, Loring Nicollet Alternative School ranks within the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for student diversity.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 100 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Loring Nicollet Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Loring Nicollet Alternative School
9	15
10	25
11	30
12	30

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Grade 11 and 12 largest with 30 students each, while Grade 9 has 15.

Year Founded

1972

School Motto

Invest in People. Invest in PPL.

Student Body

Total Students

100 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

59%

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Loring Nicollet Alternative School is often viewed alongside schools like Nawayee Center School by visitors of our site.

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The application deadline for Loring Nicollet Alternative School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Loring Nicollet Alternative School located?

Loring Nicollet Alternative School is located in the Central Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 2 other private schools located in Central Minneapolis.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Minneapolis, MN is $11,945 for elementary schools and $19,251 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minneapolis, MN is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).