AUSTIN AREA LEARNING CENTER

www.austin.k12.mn.us

240 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Austin Area Learning Center (AALC), located in Austin, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Austin Public Schools district. Designed as an alternative learning environment, the center focuses on providing flexible, student-centered pathways for learners who may need a non-traditional approach to complete their high school education. By offering smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the AALC creates a supportive atmosphere aimed at re-engaging students and helping them overcome academic or personal barriers to graduation.

Beyond its core high school credit-recovery programs, the center serves as a vital community resource by offering various educational services, including Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED preparation, and English Language Learner (ELL) classes. By providing these diverse options, the AALC functions as a bridge for both teenagers and adults, equipping them with the necessary skills to earn their diplomas, pursue post-secondary opportunities, or advance their career goals within the Austin community.

240

Total Students

3.1

Full-Time Teachers

78.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN AREA LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	99
Black	17
Asian	22
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
99 (41.2 %)
White
87 (36.2 %)
Asian
22 (9.2 %)
Black
17 (7.1 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (4.2 %)
Two or More
4 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)460-1804
Website:	http://www.austin.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	78.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 7 20

Grade 8 19

Grade 9 18

Grade 10 32

Grade 11 55

Grade 12 96