916 Mahtomedi Academy

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About our school

916 Mahtomedi Academy is an Area Learning Center (ALC) designed to help students achieve their educational and career goals in a nontraditional learning environment. We offer a comprehensive and rigorous high school curriculum delivered within a personalized, flexible and nurturing environment. Students receive assistance in meeting graduation requirements and have opportunities to gain vocational skills and work experience.

Our approach

We focus on a well-rounded school program where students:

Accelerate their learning and have many options for demonstrating their knowledge of a subject
Experience rigorous and personalized instruction that challenges them in a compassionate way
Have options for on-site, technology-enhanced learning and/or traditional classroom learning
Work at a customized pace to reach their goals
Earn high school credit regardless of any gaps in school attendance

Additional services and benefits

Eligible students may participate in clubs, athletics and extracurricular activities through their home school district
Small-group instruction
Flexible learning spaces
Mental health support
Open to students from ninth grade to age 21