Eastern Wright Program

4 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The **Eastern Wright Program**, located in Howard Lake, Minnesota, serves as a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of the Wright County Area Learning Center (ALC). It is designed to provide alternative educational pathways for students in grades 7 through 12 who may benefit from a non-traditional school environment. The program focuses on credit recovery, academic support, and personalized learning plans, aiming to help students who have fallen behind or who struggle to succeed in a standard classroom setting meet their graduation requirements.

Beyond academics, the Eastern Wright Program places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community and building positive relationships between staff and students. By offering smaller class sizes and a more flexible structure, the school seeks to address the social-emotional and behavioral needs of its learners while preparing them for life after high school. It acts as a vital resource for the surrounding school districts, providing a bridge for students to overcome barriers and successfully earn their diplomas.

Total Students

2.1

Full-Time Teachers

1.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern Wright Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	1

White
3 (75.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (25.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION
Phone:	(320)543-1122
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	4
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 2

Grade 8 2