Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed

Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed serves 51 students in grades 11-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed's student population of 51 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
51 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
2%
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Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
10%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
70%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed?
51 students attend Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed?
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed offer ?
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed part of?
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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