DETROIT LAKES MIDDLE ALC

DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
500 11TH AVE
DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
The Detroit Lakes Middle Alternative Learning Center (ALC) is a specialized educational program situated within the Detroit Lakes Public Schools district in Minnesota. Designed to serve students who may benefit from an environment outside of the traditional classroom setting, the ALC focuses on providing personalized instruction, credit recovery options, and targeted support. The program is committed to meeting the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of middle school students, helping them stay on track for graduation and build the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

By offering a smaller, more flexible learning environment, the Middle ALC emphasizes individualized attention and student-teacher mentorship. The curriculum is tailored to engage students through differentiated instruction, aiming to boost both academic performance and student confidence. By fostering a supportive community, the school strives to remove barriers to learning and provides students with the resources, guidance, and encouragement needed to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Phone: (218)847-9228
Website: http://ms.dlschools.net/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
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NSLP Participation:1 No
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Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
6th
7th
8th
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
DETROIT LAKES MIDDLE
DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
596 Students
500 11TH AVE
DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501 (0.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th