JOURNEYS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
JOURNEYS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is a public elementary school that is part of the Meeker and Wright Special Education school district, located in HOWARD LAKE, MN with about 8 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 2 teachers, JOURNEYS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The **JOURNEYS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM**, located at 720 9th Ave in Howard Lake, MN, is a specialized educational initiative designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom environment. As an alternative learning center, the program focuses on providing a flexible, personalized approach to education that addresses the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of its participants. By offering a smaller setting and a more individualized curriculum, the program aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance, and ultimately work toward earning their high school diploma.
The program operates under the umbrella of the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted (HLWW) school district and emphasizes a supportive environment where staff work closely with students to create tailored academic paths. Beyond core coursework, Journeys often integrates life skills training and personalized goal setting to prepare students for life after graduation. By fostering a sense of community and providing structured guidance, the program serves as a vital resource for students seeking a non-traditional route to academic success and personal growth.
For more information, contact JOURNEYS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM at (320) 543-1122 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOWARD LAKE, MN 55349-8888
(320) 543-1122
JOURNEYS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is a public school in HOWARD LAKE, MN with about 8 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
-
Elementary School
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Meeker and Wright Special Education
- Total Students:
- 8
- Teachers:
- 2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 8 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOURNEYS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is predominantly White, representing about 100% of the student body.
- White
- 100.0%
- Female
- 12.5%
- Male
- 87.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.