MN River Valley ALC-Seatbased

1313 E BLACK OAK AVE
MONTEVIDEO, MN 56265

sites.google.com/a/montevideoschools.org/mvalc/home

90 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The Minnesota River Valley Alternative Learning Center (ALC) in Montevideo is a specialized educational program designed to provide a flexible, supportive, and personalized learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. Operating as a seat-based program, the ALC focuses on credit recovery, high school completion, and career readiness. It serves as an essential resource for students who benefit from smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and a curriculum tailored to meet their specific pace and academic needs.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student success, fostering a community where students can overcome personal and academic barriers to earn their diplomas. By offering a different educational structure than the mainstream high school, the ALC provides students with a path toward graduation that prioritizes stability, goal setting, and practical life skills. Through its partnership with the Montevideo Public Schools, the center ensures that all students have access to the resources and support necessary to transition successfully into post-secondary education or the workforce.

Total Students

7.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MN River Valley ALC-Seatbased
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
63 (70.0 %)
Hispanic
22 (24.4 %)
American Indian
3 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (2.2 %)

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:	MN River Valley Education District
Phone:	(320)269-7131
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/montevideoschools.org/mvalc/home
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 3

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 47