ALC Independent Study

www.isd709.org/area-learning-center

235 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

ALC Independent Study is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in DULUTH, MN. Administered by DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 235 enrolled students across grades 09 through 12.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 5.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 40:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 58.7% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 125 students qualified for free lunch and 13 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 11 E SUPERIOR ST in DULUTH, MN 55802, ALC Independent Study serves families zoned within the DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

235

Total Students

5.9

Full-Time Teachers

40.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALC Independent Study
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	18
Black	11
Two or More	28
American Indian	23

White
155 (66.0%)
Two or More
28 (11.9%)
American Indian
23 (9.8%)
Hispanic
18 (7.7%)
Black
11 (4.7%)

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:	DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)336-8756
Website:	http://www.isd709.org/area-learning-center
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	40.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 10

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 176