NEW LONDON ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT
101 4TH AVENUE SW
NEW LONDON, MN 56273
18 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The New London Alternative School, located at 101 4th Avenue SW in New London, Minnesota, operates as a specialized educational environment within the New London-Spicer School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a setting outside of the traditional classroom, the school focuses on providing personalized instruction and flexible programming to help students meet their graduation requirements. By emphasizing smaller class sizes and individualized support, the program aims to foster academic success and personal growth for those who need a different approach to learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is integrated into the broader New London-Spicer district infrastructure, leveraging district resources to support student development. The alternative program is dedicated to re-engaging students by addressing unique learning styles and overcoming obstacles to education. For those interested in enrollment or specific program offerings, additional information can be found through the district’s official website at http://www.nls.k12.mn.us.
18
Total Students
1.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    15 (83.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (11.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (5.6 %)
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: NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)354-2252
Website: http://www.nls.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 2
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 7
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NEW LONDON-SPICER SR.
NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOL DISTRICT
465 Students
101 4TH AVE SW
NEW LONDON, MN 56273 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th