Detroit Lakes Alternative Program

900 HIGHWAY 34 E
DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Detroit Lakes Alternative Program, located at 900 Hwy 34 E in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. As part of the broader Detroit Lakes Public Schools district, the program focuses on providing flexible pathways to graduation for students who require additional support, smaller class sizes, or personalized pacing to succeed academically.

The program emphasizes individualized instruction and credit recovery, helping students overcome barriers that might hinder their progress in a conventional classroom setting. By fostering a supportive and focused atmosphere, the Detroit Lakes Alternative Program aims to keep students engaged, improve attendance, and ultimately prepare them for post-secondary education or the workforce, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma regardless of their unique circumstances.

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Total Students

0.9

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

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:	DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Phone:	(218)844-5687
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

9th

10th

11th

12th