RIVER VALLEY ACADEMY ALC

www.hved6013.org/

52 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

River Valley Academy (RVA), located in Kellogg, Minnesota, operates as an Alternative Learning Center (ALC) under the HVED (Hiawatha Valley Education District) umbrella. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment, focusing on personalized learning paths and credit recovery. By providing a flexible atmosphere, the academy aims to help students who have struggled in mainstream settings stay on track toward graduation and build the skills necessary for post-secondary success.

As part of the HVED cooperative, River Valley Academy leverages shared regional resources to provide specialized instruction and comprehensive support services. The program emphasizes a smaller, more intimate learning environment where educators can focus on individual academic needs and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing credit attainment and student engagement, the school serves as a vital resource for learners in the region who require a unique approach to complete their high school education.

Total Students

3.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVER VALLEY ACADEMY ALC
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
40 (76.9%)
Hispanic
9 (17.3%)
Two or More
2 (3.8%)
Black
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:	Hiawatha Valley Education District
Phone:	(507)474-6882
Website:	http://www.hved6013.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
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 10 14

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 21