Next Step Transition Program serves 95 students in grades 12.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Next Step Transition Program's student population of 95 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Next Step Transition Program is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
South Washington County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Next Step Transition Program?
95 students attend Next Step Transition Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Next Step Transition Program students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Next Step Transition Program?
Next Step Transition Program has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Next Step Transition Program offer ?
Next Step Transition Program offers enrollment in grades 12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Next Step Transition Program part of?
Next Step Transition Program is part of South Washington County Schools.
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