BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER
25 Students
High School 7th - 12th
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).
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black | 3 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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White13 (52.0 %)
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Hispanic6 (24.0 %)
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Black3 (12.0 %)
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Two or More3 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 1 |
| Grade 10 | 5 |
| Grade 11 | 7 |
| Grade 12 | 12 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 13 | 52% |
| Male | 12 | 48% |
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