WESTSIDE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The Westside Alternative Program, located at 720 9th Ave in Howard Lake, Minnesota, operates as a specialized educational setting designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom environment. As an alternative program, it focuses on providing a flexible and individualized approach to learning, often catering to students who require different pacing, smaller class sizes, or targeted social-emotional support to meet their graduation requirements.

The program is typically integrated within the broader Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District framework, serving as a vital resource for students facing unique academic or personal challenges. By offering a personalized curriculum and a more intimate educational atmosphere, Westside aims to re-engage students, prevent dropout, and ensure that every learner has a viable pathway to earning their high school diploma and preparing for post-secondary success.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION
Phone:	(320)543-1122
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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* 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

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th