CROSSROADS AREA LEARNING CENTER

61085 STATE HIGHWAY 23
FINLAYSON, MN 55735

eastcentral.k12.mn.us

54 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The Crossroads Area Learning Center, located in Sandstone, Minnesota, functions as an alternative educational facility operating under the East Central School District. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the center offers a personalized approach to learning. Its primary mission is to provide flexible academic pathways that help students overcome barriers to graduation, recover credits, and develop the skills necessary to transition successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.

By leveraging the resources of the East Central school system, the center maintains a focus on individual student growth through smaller class sizes and tailored curriculum. It serves as a vital community resource, providing an inclusive environment where students can work at their own pace to meet state academic standards and earn their high school diplomas. Whether serving students seeking a different pace or those needing additional support to stay on track, the Crossroads Area Learning Center emphasizes student agency, accountability, and the pursuit of long-term academic success.

Total Students

1.1

Full-Time Teachers

48.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CROSSROADS AREA LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	8

White
42 (77.8 %)
American Indian
8 (14.8 %)
Hispanic
2 (3.7 %)
Black
1 (1.9 %)
Two or More
1 (1.9 %)

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:	EAST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)245-6016
Website:	http://eastcentral.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	48.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 10 13

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 21