Serving 187 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Alternative Program (Tap) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The Alternative Program (Tap)'s student population of 187 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Alternative Program (Tap) is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
25%
12%
White
52%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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)?
187 students attend The Alternative Program (Tap).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of The Alternative Program (Tap) students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Alternative Program (Tap)?
The Alternative Program (Tap) has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Alternative Program (Tap) offer ?
The Alternative Program (Tap) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Alternative Program (Tap) part of?
The Alternative Program (Tap) is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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