White Bear Area Learning Center

2449 ORCHARD LN
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

www.isd624.org/

140 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The White Bear Area Learning Center (ALC), located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, operates as part of the White Bear Lake Area Schools (ISD 624). It is a specialized educational facility designed to provide alternative pathways to graduation for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The center focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its learners by offering flexible programming, personalized academic support, and a supportive environment tailored to help students earn their high school diplomas.

In addition to its core academic offerings, the ALC emphasizes student success through smaller class sizes and individualized instruction. The program is committed to fostering a culture of encouragement and resilience, helping students overcome obstacles that may have hindered their progress in conventional school environments. By aligning with the broader mission of ISD 624, the White Bear Area Learning Center serves as a vital resource for ensuring that all students in the district have equitable opportunities to achieve their educational and post-secondary goals.

140

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Bear Area Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	33
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
76 (54.3%)
Hispanic
33 (23.6%)
Two or More
17 (12.1%)
Black
9 (6.4%)
Asian
4 (2.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

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:	White Bear Lake School District
Phone:	(651)773-6400
Website:	http://www.isd624.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
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 7

Grade 11 34

Grade 12 97