PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER

www.bhmschools.org

36 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Phoenix Learning Center, located in Buffalo, Minnesota, is an alternative learning program operated by Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (BHM) Schools. It is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The center focuses on helping students who are at risk of not graduating or those who simply thrive better in a smaller, more personalized academic atmosphere.

The curriculum at Phoenix Learning Center emphasizes credit recovery and academic acceleration, allowing students to work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements. Beyond academics, the center prioritizes social-emotional growth, fostering a close-knit community where staff can provide individualized attention, mentorship, and support. By offering a different pathway to a high school diploma, the Phoenix Learning Center ensures that all students within the district have access to the resources they need to succeed and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

2.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	3
Black	2

White
31 (86.1%)
Hispanic
3 (8.3%)
Black
2 (5.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Phone:	(763)682-8102
Website:	http://www.bhmschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 10 5

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 18