CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR.
99 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
The **Cass Lake-Bena Area Learning Center (ALC)**, located at 208 Central Avenue NW in Cass Lake, Minnesota, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Cass Lake-Bena School District. Designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment, the center caters to students who may benefit from non-traditional instructional methods, credit recovery programs, or a more personalized approach to their high school education. The ALC focuses on addressing the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its students, helping them work toward graduation requirements at their own pace while maintaining a connection to the broader school community.
By offering a smaller, more intimate setting than a traditional comprehensive high school, the Learning Center emphasizes student success through individualized learning plans and direct mentorship. The school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to keep students engaged, providing them with the resources and guidance necessary to overcome barriers to education. Whether students are seeking to catch up on credits or are simply looking for a different academic atmosphere, the Cass Lake-Bena ALC provides an essential pathway for local youth to achieve their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.
By offering a smaller, more intimate setting than a traditional comprehensive high school, the Learning Center emphasizes student success through individualized learning plans and direct mentorship. The school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to keep students engaged, providing them with the resources and guidance necessary to overcome barriers to education. Whether students are seeking to catch up on credits or are simply looking for a different academic atmosphere, the Cass Lake-Bena ALC provides an essential pathway for local youth to achieve their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.
99
Total Students
8.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 88 |
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American Indian88 (88.9 %)
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White6 (6.1 %)
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Two or More4 (4.0 %)
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Hispanic1 (1.0 %)
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: | CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Phone: | (218)335-2204 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 99 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 70 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 5 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
5
Grade 9
14
Grade 10
19
Grade 11
36
Grade 12
24
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 1 |
| Grade 8 | 5 |
| Grade 9 | 14 |
| Grade 10 | 19 |
| Grade 11 | 36 |
| Grade 12 | 24 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 47 | 47.5% |
| Male | 52 | 52.5% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
256 Students
High School 9th - 12th