WINGS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM

1326 EAST RIPLEY ST.
LITCHFIELD, MN 55355

13 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The **WINGS Alternative Program**, located in Howard Lake, Minnesota, is a specialized educational initiative designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. As an alternative program, it focuses on providing flexible, personalized pathways to academic success for students who might be at risk of disengaging from the conventional classroom setting or who require a different approach to meeting their graduation requirements.

The program emphasizes a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, often featuring smaller class sizes and individualized attention from staff. By prioritizing student-centered instruction, WINGS aims to help participants overcome academic or social-emotional barriers, regain credit, and develop the necessary skills to successfully earn their high school diploma and prepare for life after graduation.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WINGS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	1
American Indian	1

White
6 (46.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (30.8 %)
Black
1 (7.7 %)
Asian
1 (7.7 %)
American Indian
1 (7.7 %)

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:	No
District:	MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION
Phone:	(320)543-1122
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	13
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
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 4

Grade 11 3

Grade 12 6