Ziebarth Alternative Learning (Closed 2025)

Ziebarth Alternative Learning in Le Sueur, MN offers co–ed alternative education for grades 11–12 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 30 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 supported by 2 teachers.
One–third of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural population.
The school operates as a nonsectarian program serving high school students nearing graduation.
Nearby private schools include Altona Christian School (K–12, 44 students) and St.
Peter Lutheran School (PK–8, 96 students), providing additional educational options in the Le Sueur region.

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Ziebarth Alternative Learning?
The application deadline for Ziebarth Alternative Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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