OWATONNA ALC 9-12

alc.isd761.org/

70 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Owatonna Area Learning Center (ALC) is a specialized educational institution located in Owatonna, Minnesota, designed to serve students in grades 9–12 who may benefit from an alternative approach to traditional high school. The program focuses on providing a flexible, supportive, and personalized learning environment that helps students overcome academic or personal challenges. By offering smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the school aims to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and prepare for life after high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the Owatonna ALC emphasizes a student-centered culture that prioritizes social-emotional growth and community connection. The school is committed to helping students who thrive in non-traditional settings reach their full potential by fostering a sense of belonging and academic accountability. By working closely with families and the broader community, the ALC provides a vital pathway for students to earn their diplomas and build the foundational skills necessary for success in post-secondary education or the workforce.

Total Students

11.1

Full-Time Teachers

6.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OWATONNA ALC 9-12
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	30
Black	11
Two or More	5

Hispanic
30 (42.9%)
White
24 (34.3%)
Black
11 (15.7%)
Two or More
5 (7.1%)

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:	OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)444-8000
Website:	http://alc.isd761.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 9 2

Grade 10 13

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 36