WILLMAR AREA LEARNING CENTER

www.willmar.k12.mn.us

109 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Willmar Area Learning Center (WALC), located in Willmar, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Willmar Public Schools district. It is designed to provide alternative learning pathways for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. By offering a more flexible, personalized approach to education, the center aims to support students in overcoming academic or personal obstacles to successfully complete their high school graduation requirements.

The program focuses on credit recovery, individualized instruction, and building a supportive school culture that caters to the unique needs of its diverse student body. Through its dedicated curriculum and specialized staff, the Willmar Area Learning Center works to bridge the gap for students at risk of dropping out, ensuring they have the tools and environment necessary to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs or enrollment procedures, you can visit their official website at http://www.willmar.k12.mn.us.

109

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLMAR AREA LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	71
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	2

Hispanic
71 (65.1 %)
White
27 (24.8 %)
Black
5 (4.6 %)
Asian
4 (3.7 %)
Two or More
2 (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:	WILLMAR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)214-6500
Website:	http://www.willmar.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 10

Grade 10 23

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 48