School Overview
The Grand Rapids Area Learning Center (GRALC), located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, operates under the umbrella of Independent School District 318. It serves as an alternative educational setting designed to provide students with a flexible, supportive, and individualized approach to learning. The center is specifically tailored to meet the needs of students who may benefit from a non-traditional classroom environment, offering them a path to academic success and high school graduation that might not be available in a standard comprehensive high school setting.

The school focuses on credit recovery, personalized learning plans, and fostering a strong connection between staff and students to overcome academic or personal obstacles. By utilizing the resources of ISD 318, the GRALC maintains high educational standards while emphasizing a student-centered culture that encourages responsibility, resilience, and future planning. For families seeking more detailed information regarding their programs, enrollment processes, or school calendar, the district’s website at [www.isd318.org](http://www.isd318.org) serves as the primary hub for updates and administrative resources.
119
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
29.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRAND RAPIDS AREA LEARNING CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White92
Hispanic3
Black2
Two or More3
American Indian19
  • White
    92 (77.3 %)
  • American Indian
    19 (16.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (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: GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)327-5750
Website: http://www.isd318.org
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 29.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 67
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 34
Grade 12 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GRAND RAPIDS AREA LEARNING CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 109
Grade 1134
Grade 1276
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GRAND RAPIDS AREA LEARNING CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5647.1%
Male6352.9%