WASECA MIDDLE LEVEL ALC

4 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

The Waseca Middle Level Alternative Learning Center (ALC), located at 1717 2nd St. NW in Waseca, Minnesota, is a specialized educational program designed to support students who may benefit from a more flexible or individualized learning environment. Operating under the Waseca Public Schools district, the center focuses on providing personalized instruction and academic interventions for middle school students who are at risk of not meeting grade-level standards or who need a different approach to succeed than what is offered in a traditional classroom setting.

The school emphasizes a supportive, small-group culture that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized learning plans, the ALC aims to help students overcome barriers to education, improve attendance, and develop the necessary skills to transition successfully back into a traditional school setting or progress toward high school graduation. The program acts as a vital resource within the Waseca community, fostering a safe environment where students can rebuild confidence and find their path to academic achievement.

Total Students

0.8

Full-Time Teachers

4.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASECA MIDDLE LEVEL ALC
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Two or More	1

White
3 (75.0 %)
Two or More
1 (25.0 %)

School Location

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:	WASECA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)835-5588
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	4
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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 1

Grade 8 3