ALC INDEPENDENT STUDY

7300 BOONE AVE N
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55428

www.district279.org/sec/oalc/

3 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Osseo Area Learning Center (OALC) Independent Study program, located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is a specialized educational option within the Osseo Area School District (District 279). It is designed for students who thrive in a flexible, self-paced environment rather than a traditional classroom setting. By offering a personalized approach to learning, the program provides students with the autonomy to manage their academic progress while still having access to the resources and support of the broader school district.

This program is primarily aimed at students who may require a non-traditional schedule, such as those balancing work, family responsibilities, or those who simply learn more effectively outside of a standard daily bell schedule. Through the Independent Study model, students work toward earning their high school diploma by completing coursework that meets state standards, supported by certified teachers who guide them through their curriculum. The program serves as a vital resource for students looking for an alternative pathway to graduation in a supportive, focused, and mature academic environment.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

700.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALC INDEPENDENT STUDY
Demographic	Student Count
Black	2
Two or More	1

Black
2 (66.7 %)
Two or More
1 (33.3 %)

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:	OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)391-8890
Website:	http://www.district279.org/sec/oalc/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 11 1

Grade 12 2