LONGFELLOW ALTERNATIVE

Longfellow Alternative is a Title I public high school that is part of the Minneapolis Public School District school district, located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 84 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 7 teachers, Longfellow Alternative has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Longfellow Alternative, located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, serves as a specialized educational setting within the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, it is designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting. The program focuses on credit recovery, individualized learning pathways, and smaller class sizes, aiming to help students overcome academic or personal barriers to graduation.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, prioritizing social-emotional support alongside core academics to ensure that learners remain on track to earn their high school diplomas. By offering a different instructional pace and a more personalized atmosphere, Longfellow Alternative provides a critical safety net for the district, helping students who need extra guidance and focused attention reach their post-secondary goals. For more detailed information on their specific curriculum, enrollment procedures, or program offerings, families are encouraged to visit the official [Minneapolis Public Schools website](http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/).

For more information, contact Longfellow Alternative at (612) 668-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.