DETROIT LAKES ALTERNATIVE PROG.
DETROIT LAKES ALTERNATIVE PROG. is a Title I public high school that is part of the DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. school district, located in DETROIT LAKES, MN with about 68 students offering grade levels from 9th 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.
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program, located at 900 Hwy 34 E in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. As part of the broader Detroit Lakes Public Schools district, the program focuses on providing flexible pathways to graduation for students who require additional support, smaller class sizes, or personalized pacing to succeed academically.
The program emphasizes individualized instruction and credit recovery, helping students overcome barriers that might hinder their progress in a conventional classroom setting. By fostering a supportive and focused atmosphere, the Detroit Lakes Alternative Program aims to keep students engaged, improve attendance, and ultimately prepare them for post-secondary education or the workforce, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma regardless of their unique circumstances.
For more information, contact DETROIT LAKES ALTERNATIVE PROG. at (218) 844-5687 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-3026
(218) 844-5687
DETROIT LAKES ALTERNATIVE PROG. is a public Title I school in DETROIT LAKES, MN with about 68 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
- Total Students:
- 68
- Teachers:
- 1.16
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 68 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DETROIT LAKES ALTERNATIVE PROG. is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 14.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Female
- 55.9%
- Male
- 44.1%
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.