Mission
Empowering Learners for
Graduation and Life!
The Saint Paul Area Learning Center (ALC) is an alternative K - 12 education program for learners 5 - 20 years old. The ALC's programs are designed to help learners succeed in school and earn their high school diploma. The year round programs offer individualized and learner-centered education in non-traditional settings.
The Area Learning Center has many programs. Age requirements, criteria for eligibility and specific services vary. Most students under the age of 16 must be served in their home school.
To be eligible for ALC services, a student must meet at least one of the following criteria:
• at least one year or more behind in credits (will not graduate with their class)
• at least two grades below expected performance on a standardized achievement test
• pregnant or is a parent
• has been assessed chemically dependent and is now in recovery
• has an assessed mental health issue
• has been a victim of physical or sexual abuse
• has experienced homelessness within the past six months
• speaks English as a second language or has limited English proficiency
Note: Special education students are best served in the traditional middle/junior and senior high schools where complete services are available. The ALC is not designed nor staffed for special education services.
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