Article #4
Profiles of MPS Alternative Schools
Below readers will find profiles for all nine (9)
alternative schools in the Minneapolis Public Schools.
Alternative Schools
Alternative
Schools provide families with the opportunity to choose the learning
environment that meets the specific needs of their students. Alternative schools
are choice-based programs whose mission is to serve those students who've not
found success in the traditional school model. These programs may include
contract alternative programs which are run by community agencies who
hire staff and provide the facility. Students attending Contract
Alternative schools continue to be Minneapolis Public Schools students during
their enrollment. Contract alternative schools are denoted with an
asterisk (*).
Longfellow Alternative High School
Longfellow Alternative High
School provides teenage girls who are pregnant or are
already parenting with the special attention and resources needed to ensure
students will graduate and be able to provide for their child.
3017 East 31st St.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612.668.4700
Loring Nicollet Alternative School*
Loring Nicollet provides a safe
and inclusive environment for a diverse student population. Social Awareness,
Social Justice, Community Building and Health and Wellness are highly valued
and addressed throughout our curriculum.
1925 Chicago Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612.872.3626
MERC Alternative High School*
MERC supports students’ growth into skilled and productive
citizens capable to succeeding and making positive contributions in their
community, in their educational endeavors, and in their family life. MERC
strives to guide students to make safe choices in all aspects of their lives.
2539 Pleasant Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612.872.2777
MENLO Park Academy*
Menlo
Park Academy Alternative High School provides
students with a safe, supportive learning environment where students are
treated with respect and viewed as individuals with their own particular
learning styles and social needs.
1700 Second St. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612.781.6011
MACC (Minneapolis Academy and Career
Center)
MACC provides
opportunities for students to focus on college and career success through offering
flexible scheduling, small class sizes, and recovery credit-earning
opportunities. Students are encouraged to participate in work-based learning
and internship opportunities. MACC partners with Minneapolis College to help
students define their career pathways and work towards an associate’s degree
while getting a high school diploma. Serves grades 10-12.
1250 W. Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612.668.0919
NaWAyEe Center School*
NaWayEe Center School is an alternative school providing an Indigenous
culturally contextualized curriculum and learning environment for students who
are best served when learning within such a context. Nawayee is the Ojibwe word
for Center, an essential location within Indigenous cultures.
2421 Bloomington
Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN, 55404
612.721.1655
PYC Arts and Technology High School*
PYC Arts and Technology High
School is a contract alternative school with the
Minneapolis Public Schools, serving up to185 students in North Minneapolis. PYC
offers a wealth of ways for students to earn credit toward graduation including
online opportunities, seat-based plans and other creative options.
2210 Oliver Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612.522.6501
Takoda Prep/American Indian OIC*
Takoda Prep is an
accredited alternative high school for students ages 14-21. Staff focus on
helping all students make advancements in core academic competencies while
maintaining a strong connection to American Indian culture. The school features
a unique, small class environment that allows students to receive
individualized instruction and support. Students engage in project-based
learning, get credit for hours worked at their place of employment, and have
access to many supportive services provided by the American Indian OIC
including the Youth Employment Services (YES).
1845 E. Franklin
Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612.341.3358
VOA High School*
VOA High School (VOAHS) is a state-approved, contract alternative program serving
Minneapolis Public School (MPS) students. This program allows for credit
make-up and student success by offering flexible scheduling, small class sizes,
extra credit earning opportunities, an on-site independent study program and
substantial student support.
924 19th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
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