Waseca Area Learning Center

waseca.k12.mn.us

65 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The Waseca Area Learning Center (WALC), located in Waseca, Minnesota, is an alternative educational facility operated within the Waseca Public Schools district. It is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The center focuses on credit recovery, personalized learning plans, and fostering academic success for students who need a different approach to completing their high school diploma.

Beyond academics, the WALC emphasizes social-emotional growth and building strong, supportive relationships between students and staff. By offering smaller class sizes and a more individualized curriculum, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to education, stay on track for graduation, and prepare for life after high school. It serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students have an equitable opportunity to succeed regardless of their unique educational needs.

Total Students

5.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waseca Area Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	21
Black	2
Two or More	7

White
35 (53.8%)
Hispanic
21 (32.3%)
Two or More
7 (10.8%)
Black
2 (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:	WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)835-5588
Website:	http://waseca.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 28