School Overview
The Benson Area Learning Center (BALC), located in Benson, Minnesota, functions as an alternative educational program within the Benson Public School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the center focuses on providing personalized instruction and flexible pathways for students to earn their high school diplomas. By offering smaller class sizes and a more individualized approach, the school aims to support students who have faced challenges in a conventional classroom setting or who are seeking a different pace for their academic progress.

The program emphasizes credit recovery and skill-building, often integrating technology and self-paced coursework to meet diverse student needs. By maintaining a close connection to the wider Benson school system, the Learning Center provides its students with access to essential district resources while fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student engagement, graduation success, and post-secondary preparation. For more information regarding their current curriculum or enrollment procedures, you can visit their official district website at [http://www.benson.k12.mn.us](http://www.benson.k12.mn.us).
25
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White13
Hispanic6
Black3
Two or More3
  • White
    13 (52.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (24.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (12.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (12.0 %)
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: BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)843-2710
Website: http://www.benson.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 91
Grade 105
Grade 117
Grade 1212
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1352%
Male1248%