Original Research by School Decision on 199 Online High School
199 Online High School is a small, regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in Inver Grove Heights, though the data suggests it functions as a distinct program within the Inver Grove Heights Schools district. The school is physically located at 2920 80th Street East, and its enrollment is very small. The student body is diverse: Hispanic students form the largest single racial or ethnic group, followed by white students, with smaller shares of students who are two or more races, Black, and Asian. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
State testing data was not available for this school. The comparison metric that would have placed its proficiency relative to other districts in Dakota County was listed as not applicable because the school’s own value was missing. The four-year graduation rate and chronic absenteeism rate were also absent from the data, again because the school’s values were missing. A parent looking for these standard academic and outcome measures will not find them here, and it is worth noting that missing data at a school serving only high school grades is unusual; a family should inquire directly with the school or district about why these figures are not reported, as the available data does not provide a built-in explanation.
The school is not a charter school. It operates under the Inver Grove Heights Schools district, which serves the suburban city of that same name. Inver Grove Heights lies roughly nine miles southeast of Saint Paul and is a car-oriented community shaped by highways and residential subdivisions rather than a walkable downtown core. Major employers include CHS headquarters, the Pine Bend Refinery, and Gertens Greenhouses, alongside the school district itself and Inver Hills Community College. The city’s population has been stable in recent years. The district brief found no publicly reported recent referendums, curriculum changes, or property tax shifts of lasting relevance to parents. Because there is no online record of program offerings such as AP, career and technical education, or dual-credit pathways for this school, a family should confirm directly what coursework and support are available.
Given its very size, 199 Online High School is likely a specialized or alternative setting rather than a comprehensive high school, though the data does not explicitly label it as such. The lack of test results, graduation rate, and attendance data means a parent cannot evaluate academic performance from standard public sources. This school may serve students who need a flexible or nontraditional high school experience, which could be a good fit for some families, but the absence of outcome measures makes it essential to speak with school staff about their students’ progress, postsecondary plans, and how the school tracks and supports them toward graduation.
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