Norse Area Learning Center

38423 LINCOLN TRAIL
NORTH BRANCH, MN 55056

www.isd138.org/

56 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The North Branch Lab School ALC (Area Learning Center) is an alternative education program operating under the North Branch Area Public Schools district in Minnesota. Designed as a flexible, student-centered educational environment, the school serves students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. Its primary mission is to provide an inclusive atmosphere that supports academic recovery, credit attainment, and high school graduation for students who have faced challenges in a conventional classroom setting.

The Lab School emphasizes personalized instruction, allowing students to work at their own pace with the support of dedicated staff. By focusing on small class sizes and a supportive community culture, the program aims to help students build the necessary skills to transition successfully into post-secondary education, the workforce, or other career pathways. For those looking for more specific information on enrollment or current academic programming, the district's website serves as the primary resource for updates and contact details.

Total Students

3.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norse Area Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

White
44 (78.6 %)
Hispanic
4 (7.1 %)
Two or More
3 (5.4 %)
American Indian
3 (5.4 %)
Black
1 (1.8 %)
Asian
1 (1.8 %)

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:	North Branch Area Public Schools
Phone:	(651)674-1406
Website:	http://www.isd138.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	56
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 10 3

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 34