Albert Lea Senior High

2000 TIGER LN
ALBERT LEA, MN 56007

highschool.alschools.org/

1,196 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Albert Lea Senior High School, located in Albert Lea, Minnesota, serves as the primary high school for the Albert Lea Area Schools district. As the home of the "Tigers," the school is a central hub for the community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is committed to preparing students for post-secondary success by fostering an environment that balances rigorous learning with personal development.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Freeborn County. Albert Lea Senior High is known for its strong emphasis on school spirit and community tradition, often serving as a gathering point for local events. With a focus on modern educational standards, the faculty and staff work to provide a supportive atmosphere that caters to a diverse student body, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills necessary for both collegiate environments and the modern workforce.

1,196

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albert Lea Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	704
Hispanic	284
Black	28
Asian	133
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

White
704 (58.9%)
Hispanic
284 (23.7%)
Asian
133 (11.1%)
Two or More
45 (3.8%)
Black
28 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Albert Lea Public School District
Phone:	(507)379-5340
Website:	http://highschool.alschools.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	461
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	145

* 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 8 234

Grade 9 265

Grade 10 252

Grade 11 234

Grade 12 211