The typical Norse Area Learning Center student is committed to achieving academic goals. They have physical, emotional, social, academic, and career needs that are best served in a flexible, caring, and accountable setting.

According to the State of Minnesota, the Norse Area Learning Center is designed for:

• Students who have fallen behind making progress toward graduation
• Students who benefit from a small school setting that supports their individual needs
• Students who have dropped out of school and want to return to complete their diploma