School Overview
The Fergus Falls Area Learning Center (ALC), located at 340 Friberg Avenue, is an alternative educational program operating under the Fergus Falls Public School District (ISD 544). Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting, the center offers personalized learning opportunities for those who require more flexibility or unique instructional approaches to complete their high school education. The program focuses on credit recovery, individual academic success, and providing a supportive environment that helps students work toward their high school diploma or GED.

By utilizing a smaller, more focused setting, the ALC emphasizes student-teacher connection and customized pacing. The center is committed to helping students overcome barriers to graduation and preparing them for life after high school, whether that involves further education, career training, or workforce entry. Residents of the Fergus Falls area interested in specific programming, enrollment eligibility, or current academic resources can find more comprehensive information on the district’s website at [http://www.isd544.org](http://www.isd544.org).
102
Total Students
6.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FERGUS FALLS AREA LEARNING CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White72
Hispanic10
Black5
Two or More11
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    72 (70.6 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (10.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (9.8 %)
  • Black
    5 (4.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)998-0544
Website: http://www.isd544.org
Grade Range: 5th - 12th
Total Students: 102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FERGUS FALLS AREA LEARNING CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 98
Grade 1021
Grade 1138
Grade 1235
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FERGUS FALLS AREA LEARNING CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5150%
Male5150%