AITKIN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM

AITKIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
12 7TH ST NW
AITKIN, MN 56431
9 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
The Aitkin Alternative Learning Program (ALP), located in Aitkin, Minnesota, is a specialized educational initiative operating under the Aitkin Public Schools district. Designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom environment, the program focuses on providing a flexible, supportive, and individualized approach to learning. By offering a smaller setting and personalized instruction, the ALP aims to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, stay on track for graduation, and develop the necessary skills for post-secondary success.

The program emphasizes a student-centered philosophy, prioritizing credit recovery, social-emotional growth, and career readiness. By maintaining a close connection with the broader Aitkin school district, the ALP ensures that students have access to essential resources while benefiting from a tailored curriculum that meets their unique needs. Ultimately, the Aitkin Alternative Learning Program serves as a vital pathway for students seeking an inclusive and adaptable educational experience that empowers them to reach their full potential.
9
Total Students
0.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    8 (88.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (11.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: AITKIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)927-3421
Website: http://home.isd1.org/
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 0.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 2
Grade 12 5
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
AITKIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
AITKIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
526 Students
306 2ND ST NW
AITKIN, MN 56431 (0.3 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th