917 DCALS Main

www.isd917.org

112 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Dakota County Alternative Learning Center (ALC) is a specialized educational institution located in Rosemount, Minnesota, designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. As an alternative school, it focuses on providing flexible programming, personalized academic support, and credit-recovery opportunities for students who might be at risk of not graduating or who require a different environment to thrive academically and socially.

The school is part of a broader commitment to student success within Dakota County, offering a smaller classroom environment and a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes individual growth. By tailoring its curriculum to meet diverse student needs, the ALC helps learners navigate challenges, regain momentum toward graduation, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether that be entering the workforce, technical training, or higher education.

112

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for 917 DCALS Main
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	31
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	11

White
58 (51.8%)
Hispanic
31 (27.7%)
Two or More
11 (9.8%)
Black
9 (8.0%)
Asian
3 (2.7%)

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:	INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917
Phone:	(651)423-8259
Website:	http://www.isd917.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 11 30

Grade 12 82