Article #4
MPS Alternative School
Profiles
There are nine (9) alternative schools serving
students of the Minneapolis Public Schools.
One of these is Longfellow, which is overseen administrative by MPS
leadership; the others are private
entities serving MPS students by contract.
Ten of these schools are conventional middle schools
located at physical sites ranging across North, Northeast, South, and Southeast
Minneapolis; additionally, there is an
online school option for students and families who find the physical setting
unsuitable or untenable.
Below find information provided on the Minneapolis Public School website
for alternative 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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