Serving 160 students in grades 9-12, The Alternative Program (Tap) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
38%
12%
White
44%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Alternative Program (Tap)?
The graduation rate of The Alternative Program (Tap) is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend The Alternative Program (Tap)?
160 students attend The Alternative Program (Tap).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of The Alternative Program (Tap) students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Alternative Program (Tap)?
The Alternative Program (Tap) has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Alternative Program (Tap) offer ?
The Alternative Program (Tap) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Alternative Program (Tap) part of?
The Alternative Program (Tap) is part of Wayzata 51爆料 District.
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