School Overview
The Worthington Area Learning Center (WALC), located in Worthington, Minnesota, functions as an alternative educational program under the umbrella of Independent School District 518. Designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom environment, the center focuses on providing a flexible, supportive, and personalized approach to learning. By catering to students who need credit recovery, an accelerated path to graduation, or a more self-paced setting, the WALC helps ensure that all students within the district have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma and prepare for life after graduation.

The curriculum at the WALC is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often incorporating smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to foster academic success and personal development. As part of the broader ISD 518 community, the center emphasizes the importance of community connection and student engagement, aiming to provide a safe and inclusive space where students can overcome barriers to their education. Whether through alternative scheduling or specialized support services, the Worthington Area Learning Center remains a vital resource for ensuring equitable educational outcomes for the youth of the Worthington area.
82
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Learning Center
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic61
Black3
Asian4
Two or More3
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    61 (74.4 %)
  • White
    10 (12.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (4.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (3.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.2 %)
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: WORTHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)372-1322
Website: http://www.isd518.net
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 48
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13
Grades Taught
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 8
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Learning Center
Grade Student Count
Grade 72
Grade 88
Grade 93
Grade 109
Grade 1117
Grade 1243
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Learning Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2732.9%
Male5567.1%