ST CLOUD AREA LEARNING CENTER

ST CLOUD AREA LEARNING CENTER is a Title I public high school that is part of the ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WAITE PARK, MN with about 279 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 19 teachers, ST CLOUD AREA LEARNING CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 St. Cloud Area Learning Center (ALC), located in Waite Park, Minnesota, serves as an alternative educational environment designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional high school setting. Part of the St. Cloud Area School District (ISD 742), the center provides a flexible, personalized approach to learning, focusing on credit recovery and graduation pathways for students who need a different pace, a smaller environment, or additional social-emotional support.

The school is dedicated to removing barriers to education by offering individualized instruction and academic programs tailored to each student's unique circumstances. By fostering a supportive and inclusive community, the St. Cloud ALC helps students build the skills and confidence necessary to meet state graduation requirements, transition to post-secondary education, or enter the workforce successfully.

For more information, contact ST CLOUD AREA LEARNING CENTER at (320) 203-8470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.