School Overview
The River Bend Area Learning Center (ALC), located in New Ulm, Minnesota, serves as a specialized educational facility designed to provide flexible and supportive learning environments for students who may struggle in traditional school settings. The center focuses on meeting the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its students, offering personalized instruction that aims to help them overcome barriers to graduation and future success. By fostering a smaller, more individualized atmosphere, the ALC provides a unique path for students to earn their credits and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

Beyond standard academics, the River Bend ALC emphasizes student growth through targeted intervention and a supportive staff-to-student ratio. The institution functions as a vital resource within the community, collaborating with local districts to ensure that all students have access to an education that is tailored to their specific pace and learning style. Whether through credit recovery programs or alternative curriculum pathways, the school is dedicated to re-engaging students and equipping them with the tools necessary to achieve their educational and personal goals.
63
Total Students
4.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVER BEND AREA LEARNING CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White50
Hispanic11
Black2
  • White
    50 (79.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (17.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (3.2 %)
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: RIVER BEND EDUCATION DISTRICT
Phone: (507)359-8780
Website: http://rbed.sharpschool.net/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVER BEND AREA LEARNING CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 912
Grade 1018
Grade 1125
Grade 128
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVER BEND AREA LEARNING CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2133.3%
Male4266.7%