SOUTHERN PLAINS AREA LEARNING CNTR.

1200 NORTH PARK STREET
FAIRMONT, MN 56031

59 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The Southern Plains Area Learning Center (ALC), located in Winnebago, Minnesota, operates as a specialized educational facility under the umbrella of the Southern Plains Education Cooperative. Designed to provide flexible and supportive pathways for students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the center focuses on credit recovery, individualized instruction, and academic intervention. Its primary mission is to help students navigate personal or academic challenges, ensuring they stay on track toward high school graduation and post-secondary success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the center emphasizes a personalized learning environment that prioritizes social-emotional support and career readiness. By collaborating with local districts and community partners, the Southern Plains ALC fosters a small-group atmosphere where educators can provide targeted mentorship. The program serves as a vital resource for the region, offering a bridge for students seeking an alternative route to completing their education while equipping them with the skills necessary for their future endeavors.

Total Students

5.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHERN PLAINS AREA LEARNING CNTR.
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	10
Black	3
Two or More	1

White
45 (76.3 %)
Hispanic
10 (16.9 %)
Black
3 (5.1 %)
Two or More
1 (1.7 %)

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:	SOUTHERN PLAINS EDUCATION COOP.
Phone:	(507)238-1472
Website:	http://southernplainsedcoop.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9 5

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 25