Alternative programs are available for students who need or desire a learning environment that is different from a traditional school. Area Learning Center (ALC) programs offer flexible hours, various locations and alternative teaching methods that help students make progress toward graduation. Students may enroll as full-time ALC high school students and earn a diploma or they may take after hours courses to earn additional credits needed to graduate at their current high school. Information about selected programs is listed below. Additional ALC programs include: Saint Paul Connections, Gateway for Recovering Youth and Focus Beyond. For more information about these programs, call the Secondary ALC office at (651) 744-1212.

AGAPE - Adolescent Girls and Parenting Education
AGAPE is a supportive secondary small learning community for young women who are pregnant and/or parents. AGAPE assists students to attain their high-school diploma while developing increased self-sufficiency and parenting skills. AGAPE provides on-site child care for babies six weeks to 33 months, formal classes and
opportunities for independent study. The school’s goals include academic continuity, successful completion of required coursework, increased parenting skills, development of interpersonal/ communication skills, passing the basic standards tests, obtaining/using computer literacy skills, and developing post-secondary educational goals.

1919 University Ave. W. Suite 400 - 55104
(651) 228-7746
(651) 293-5360 fax

Area Learning Center - Elementary
ALC-Elementary manages extended day, intersession, and summer session programs at all Saint Paul Public Schools elementary sites and partners with community organizations that offer academic programs for elementary age school children.

1780 West 7th Street, Suite 233 - 55101
(651) 696-5680
(651) 696-5686 fax

Area Learning Center - Secondary
Seven different school locations to serve students 16 years and older.  Students may earn their high school diploma as full-time students or enroll part-time to earn credits needed to graduate from a traditional high school.

1212 University Ave.  - 55104
(651) 744-1212
(651) 744-1208 fax
(651) 744-1244 counselor's fax

Creative Arts High School
Serves students who have a passion for the arts. to be admitted, students must demonstrate their ability in one or more of the arts by performance or with a portfolio. this site offers an accredited academic curriculum and includes classes in ceramics, painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography, music, theater, and creative writing. Class sizes are usually small. Offers a full high school curriculum including Advanced Placement classes, a four year Spanish program, and all the classes required for admittance to any university or post-secondary school. Students with a strong interest in one or more of the arts who have completed eighth grade and have met all junior high school credit requirements are eligible to attend Creative Arts High School.

1037 University Ave. - 55104
(651) 292-3480
(651) 292-3484 fax

Evening High School
Offers small evening classes for students 16 years and older. Learners may attend as full-time students earning their high school diploma or as dual-enrolled students earning credits needed for graduation from a traditional high school program.

1212 University Ave. - 55104
(651) 744-1210
(651) 744-1208 fax

Gateway for Recovering Youth
Designed for students assessed as chemically abusive or dependent, who have completed a treatment program and/or have demonstrated the desire to maintain sobriety.

1919 University Ave. -55104
(651) 221-1302
(651) 221-1303 fax

Gordon Parks High School
Serves students ages 16-20 who prefer small group instruction and a year-round setting. Students may attend full-time to earn their high school diploma, or part-time to make up credits from a traditional high school. In addition to helping students work  toward completing credits required for graduation, staff members provide on-site health and social services as well as career resources .

1212 University Ave. - 55104
(651) 744-1212
(651) 744-1208 fax
(651) 744-1244 counselor's fax

International Academy - LEAP
International Academy-LEAP (IA-LEAP) is designed for English Language Learners ages 14-21 that are new to the country. IA-LEAP offers intensive English and content area classes with personalized instruction in a challenging academic setting for English language learners earning their high school diploma. IA-LEAP offers flexible scheduling to meet the needs of students who have work and/or family commitments and assists students with the transition from high  school to employment or higher education.

631 Albert Street N. - 55104
(651) 228-7706
(651) 228-7711 fax

Ronald Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning
Offers classes for adult learners 19 years of age and older who are working toward earning their GED.  Also offers opportunities for adult learners to improve their English skills and prepare for post-high school education and employment.

1030 University Ave. W. - 55104
(651) 290-4822
(651) 290-4785 fax

OnTrack
Serving middle school students with a non-traditional approach that builds the foundation for success in high school.

1000 Walsh St. - 55116
(651) 293-5419
    
Saint Paul Connections
Have fun and earn a credit!  Saint Paul Connections allows high school students an affordable way to explore a career college major.

631 Albert St. N. - 55104
(651) 221-1446

Secondary Extended Day Programs
Provides students with additional learning opportunities beyond the regular school day at Saint Paul middle, junior high and senior high schools.

Summer School