BEMIDJI SENIOR LUMBERJACK ALC

133 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Bemidji Senior Lumberjack ALC (Alternative Learning Center) is a specialized educational facility located in Bemidji, Minnesota, designed to provide flexible, personalized learning pathways for students who may not thrive in a traditional high school setting. As part of the Bemidji Area Schools district, the center focuses on credit recovery, academic support, and individual student progress, offering an environment that caters to diverse learning styles and life circumstances.

The school is structured to help students overcome barriers to graduation by offering smaller class sizes and a more supportive, individualized curriculum. By prioritizing student-centered instruction, the Lumberjack ALC aims to keep at-risk students engaged and on track to earn their high school diplomas, ultimately preparing them for post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

133

Total Students

2.3

Full-Time Teachers

57.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEMIDJI SENIOR LUMBERJACK ALC
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	50
Pacific Islander	1

White
76 (57.1 %)
American Indian
50 (37.6 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.3 %)
Two or More
2 (1.5 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

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:	BEMIDJI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)444-1600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	57.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 50

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 34