ALC SWS Ordean East

alc.isd709.org/

47 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

ALC SWS Ordean East is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in DULUTH, MN. Administered by DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 47 enrolled students across grades 06 through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 23.7:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 61.7% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 24 students qualified for free lunch and 5 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 2900 E 4TH ST in DULUTH, MN 55812, ALC SWS Ordean East serves families zoned within the DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALC SWS Ordean East
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
35 (74.5%)
Two or More
7 (14.9%)
Hispanic
2 (4.3%)
Black
2 (4.3%)
American Indian
1 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	New
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)336-8756
Website:	http://alc.isd709.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	47
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
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 7 23

Grade 8 24