Marshall Area Learning Center

www.marshall.k12.mn.us/ma-tec

76 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

MATEC (Marshall Area Technical and Educational Center), located at 305 South Second Street in Marshall, Minnesota, functions as an alternative learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of students in the Marshall Public Schools district. The facility serves as a hub for educational programming that prioritizes flexible, student-centered instruction. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized academic support, MATEC provides a unique pathway for students who may thrive in an environment outside of a traditional high school setting, helping them work toward high school graduation and post-secondary success.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the center emphasizes social-emotional growth and career readiness. MATEC often integrates hands-on learning opportunities and individualized goal-setting to ensure that students remain engaged and motivated. By fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to remove barriers to education, ensuring that all learners have the resources and guidance necessary to achieve their personal and professional aspirations.

Total Students

6.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshall Area Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	18
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
41 (53.9%)
Hispanic
18 (23.7%)
Asian
7 (9.2%)
Black
6 (7.9%)
Two or More
3 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (1.3%)

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:	MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)537-6210
Website:	http://www.marshall.k12.mn.us/ma-tec
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	76
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 5 7

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 7

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 12

Grade 12 30