Expo Alternative Learning Center

1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703

(319)433-1930

561 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Expo Alternative Learning Center, located at 1410 Independence Ave in Waterloo, Iowa, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Waterloo Community School District. The center is designed to provide a non-traditional learning environment for students who may struggle to succeed in a conventional high school setting. By offering a smaller, more focused atmosphere, the school aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral challenges and work toward earning their high school diplomas.

The curriculum and programming at Expo are tailored to meet the individual needs of its students, emphasizing credit recovery, social-emotional support, and flexible scheduling. The center functions as an essential resource for students at risk of dropping out, providing them with the personalized attention and targeted interventions necessary to stay on track for graduation. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, Expo Alternative Learning Center works to re-engage students in their education and prepare them for success beyond the classroom.

561

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Expo Alternative Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	42
Black	195
Asian	3
Two or More	72
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	13

White
234 (41.7%)
Black
195 (34.8%)
Two or More
72 (12.8%)
Hispanic
42 (7.5%)
Pacific Islander
13 (2.3%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waterloo Comm School District
Phone:	(319)433-1930
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 29

Grade 9 197

Grade 10 146

Grade 11 101

Grade 12 66