Oakland Education Center
40 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
The Oakland Education Center, located in Austin, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Austin Public Schools district. It functions primarily as an alternative learning environment designed to serve students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The center focuses on providing personalized instruction, credit recovery options, and a supportive atmosphere to help students navigate unique personal or academic challenges while working toward their high school diplomas.
Beyond standard academics, the Oakland Education Center emphasizes social-emotional growth and vocational readiness. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between staff and students, the school creates a structured yet flexible pathway for learners to re-engage with their education. The institution plays a vital role in the district’s mission to ensure that all students—regardless of their academic history or background—have the resources and individualized attention necessary to successfully transition to post-secondary life or the workforce.
Beyond standard academics, the Oakland Education Center emphasizes social-emotional growth and vocational readiness. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between staff and students, the school creates a structured yet flexible pathway for learners to re-engage with their education. The institution plays a vital role in the district’s mission to ensure that all students—regardless of their academic history or background—have the resources and individualized attention necessary to successfully transition to post-secondary life or the workforce.
40
Total Students
6.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White21 (52.5%)
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Hispanic8 (20.0%)
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Black5 (12.5%)
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Two or More3 (7.5%)
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Asian2 (5.0%)
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American Indian1 (2.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Austin Albert Lea Area Special Educ |
| Phone: | (507)460-1917 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 40 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 6.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 29 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
1
Grade 3
1
Grade 5
3
Grade 6
4
Grade 7
6
Grade 8
4
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
10
Grade 11
4
Grade 12
4
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 |
| Grade 3 | 1 |
| Grade 5 | 3 |
| Grade 6 | 4 |
| Grade 7 | 6 |
| Grade 8 | 4 |
| Grade 9 | 3 |
| Grade 10 | 10 |
| Grade 11 | 4 |
| Grade 12 | 4 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 7 | 17.5% |
| Male | 33 | 82.5% |
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