Passages Transition Program serves 13 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Passages Transition Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Passages Transition Program's student population of 13 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Passages Transition Program is 0.26, 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
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Passages Transition Program?
13 students attend Passages Transition Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Passages Transition Program students are White, and 15% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Passages Transition Program?
Passages Transition Program has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Passages Transition Program offer ?
Passages Transition Program offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Passages Transition Program part of?
Passages Transition Program is part of Mahtomedi 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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