LAKEVILLE AREA LEARNING CENTER

20950 HOWLAND AVE
LAKEVILLE, MN 55044

(952)232-2080

57 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Lakeville Area Learning Center (LALC), located on Howland Avenue in Lakeville, Minnesota, functions as an alternative educational facility within the Lakeville Area Schools district. It is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a personalized approach to academics that helps them progress toward graduation. The school serves as a vital resource for students who require flexibility, smaller class sizes, or a different pedagogical structure than what is typically found in a comprehensive high school setting.

The mission of the LALC centers on student-centered instruction, providing credit recovery options and specialized programming to help youth overcome barriers to academic success. By fostering a supportive and focused atmosphere, the center aims to assist students in developing the skills and confidence necessary to earn their diplomas. Its proximity to the local community and integration with district resources ensure that students have access to the guidance and opportunities required to transition effectively into post-secondary education or the workforce.

Total Students

7.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKEVILLE AREA LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	15
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	3

White
23 (40.4 %)
Hispanic
15 (26.3 %)
Black
12 (21.1 %)
Asian
4 (7.0 %)
Two or More
3 (5.3 %)

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:	Lakeville Area Schools
Phone:	(952)232-2080
Website:	http://isd194.org/area-learning-center/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 7

Grade 11 21

Grade 12 29