CROW RIVER AREA LEARNING CENTER

www.isd423.org

32 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Crow River Area Learning Center (ALC), located in Hutchinson, Minnesota, operates under the Hutchinson Public Schools district (ISD 423). It is designed as an alternative educational setting specifically tailored to support students who may benefit from a more flexible or personalized approach to learning than what is offered in a traditional high school environment. The program focuses on credit recovery, academic acceleration, and providing the necessary support systems to ensure students remain on track toward graduation and future success.

By fostering a smaller, supportive, and individualized learning community, the ALC provides students with unique pathways to earn their high school diplomas. The center emphasizes personal growth and student engagement, offering resources that help address the specific challenges that might hinder a student's progress in a conventional setting. Through its affiliation with the local school district, the Crow River Area Learning Center serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students have equitable access to the education and skills needed for post-secondary opportunities.

Total Students

0.2

Full-Time Teachers

133.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CROW RIVER AREA LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
22 (68.8%)
Hispanic
7 (21.9%)
Two or More
2 (6.2%)
Black
1 (3.1%)

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:	HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)587-2151
Website:	http://www.isd423.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	133.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 14