917 DCALS North

150 MARIE AVE E
WEST SAINT PAUL, MN 55118

www.isd917.org

54 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Heights ALC (Alternative Learning Center) is a specialized educational institution located in West Saint Paul, Minnesota, designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. As an ALC, the school focuses on providing personalized academic pathways, smaller class sizes, and flexible scheduling to help students who have fallen behind in credit, are at risk of dropping out, or simply thrive better outside of a conventional high school setting.

The school operates under the umbrella of Independent School District 197 and is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. By utilizing individualized learning plans and a goal-oriented curriculum, West Heights helps students overcome personal or educational barriers, ultimately preparing them for graduation, post-secondary education, or career readiness.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for 917 DCALS North
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	27
Black	12
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
27 (50.0%)
Black
12 (22.2%)
White
10 (18.5%)
Two or More
4 (7.4%)
American Indian
1 (1.9%)

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:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 16

Grade 12 38