CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR.

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.
99
Total Students
8.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR.
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic1
Two or More4
American Indian88
  • American Indian
    88 (88.9 %)
  • White
    6 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR.
Grade Student Count
Grade 71
Grade 85
Grade 914
Grade 1019
Grade 1136
Grade 1224
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CASS LAKE-BENA AREA LRNG. CNTR.
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4747.5%
Male5252.5%