CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR.

CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR. is a Title I public high school that is part of the CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in CASS LAKE, MN with about 81 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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 **Cass Lake-Bena Area Learning Center (ALC)**, located at 208 Central Avenue NW in Cass Lake, Minnesota, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Cass Lake-Bena School District. Designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment, the center caters to students who may benefit from non-traditional instructional methods, credit recovery programs, or a more personalized approach to their high school education. The ALC focuses on addressing the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its students, helping them work toward graduation requirements at their own pace while maintaining a connection to the broader school community.

By offering a smaller, more intimate setting than a traditional comprehensive high school, the Learning Center emphasizes student success through individualized learning plans and direct mentorship. The school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to keep students engaged, providing them with the resources and guidance necessary to overcome barriers to education. Whether students are seeking to catch up on credits or are simply looking for a different academic atmosphere, the Cass Lake-Bena ALC provides an essential pathway for local youth to achieve their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR. at (218) 335-2204 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.