MORA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER

www.moraschools.org

58 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Mora Alternative Learning Center, located in Mora, Minnesota, functions as a specialized educational division within the Mora Public Schools district. It is designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may struggle with the traditional high school model. By offering alternative pathways to graduation, the center focuses on credit recovery, personalized pacing, and addressing the unique social and academic needs of students who benefit from a smaller, more intimate learning setting.

The program emphasizes individualized instruction, allowing students to work closely with dedicated staff to meet state graduation requirements while overcoming barriers to success. Through its connection to the broader Mora school district, the center provides students with access to essential resources and guidance, ensuring they remain on a productive track toward earning their high school diploma. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital community resource for students seeking a non-traditional route to academic and personal achievement.

Total Students

3.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MORA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
51 (87.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (5.2 %)
Two or More
2 (3.4 %)
Black
1 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	MORA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)679-6200
Website:	http://www.moraschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 11 14

Grade 12 44