Facts and Figures

Our Reasons for Pride

  • Nearly 1/3 of our High School students in grades 10, 11, and 12 have a GPA of 3.25 or greater.
  • We have received the School Finance Award from the State of Minnesota for the past 15 years.
  • We are a member of the Minnesota State High School League and Minnesota Association of Charter Schools.
  • Online Learning Opportunities are available.
  • In addition to mandatory state High School Graduation Requirements, NCA requires each graduate to complete a component of Service Learning, a Senior Portfolio, and a capstone Senior Project.

Our Safety Measures

  • An evacuation plan is in place and practiced throughout the school year
  • Students are required to have hall passes
  • Several staff members are certified in CPR and First Aid
  • We have a full-time nurse on site
  • We have resources offered by McLeod County Health
  • We have written policies for school safety and preventative measures for discipline problems
  • NCA is equipped with security cameras and electronic monitoring systems
  • All visitors sign in at the front desk and are required to wear a visitor’s badge
  • Security and file cabinet checks are conducted randomly along with drug searches with dogs
  • Emergency communication is facilitated with telephones, cellular devices and PA systems in each classroom.

Our Special Programs

  • We have an extra-curricular activity program including Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Wrestling, Track, Archery and Trap Shooting.
  • Co-Curricular Activities and Clubs – Sports club, Theater, Yearbook, Prom, gaming club. We embrace student passions for clubs. If you have an idea, we will help you start a club!
  • Service – Student council, service learning.

Community Partnerships

  • Hutchinson Public Library
  • Hutchinson Parks & Recreation  and Forestry Departments
  • Harmony River Nursing Home
  • Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Heartland Animal Shelter
  • Equal Access
  • The Oaks & The Pines
  • McLeod County Food Shelf & Social Services, McLeod Cty Health & Nursing
  • ATHC & American Red Cross

Our Students

Enrollment  ……………………….……………      150

Average Class Size  …………………………        18

Demographics

White……………………………………      94%

Hispanic  ………………………………        3%

Black  ……………………………………      <1%

Asian  ……………………………………      <1%

American Indian  ……………………      <1%

Our Teachers

Bachelor’s Degrees …………………………..     100%

Master’s or Doctoral Degrees ……………       20%

State Teaching Certificate or License….     100%

Teachers with < 5 years experience …..     3

Teachers with  > 5 years experience …..     9

Our Community

Population of Hutchinson ………………..13,880

Location….55 miles west of Twin Cities metro

  • Service Industry
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail Business

Home – School Communication

  • Upcoming Events and all news is easily accessible on our site along with contact information for all of our employees
  • Our JMC system provides 24/7 access to parents regarding attendance, grades and school record-keeping.
  • Parent/Teacher conferences are held 2 times per year.
  • Teachers utilize e-mail, phone calls and letters.
  • Information on school delays or closings are available an all local TV and radio stations
  • We provide a copy of our school handbook each year.  This includes pertinent information regarding school rules, hours of operation, board policies and important dates.