The Alternative Program (Tap)

4955 Peony Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55446
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : ≥80%
  • : ≤20%
  • : 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:

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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.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
187 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
≤20%
56%
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(18-19)
30-39%
59%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Alternative Program (Tap) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
10%
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Black
25%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in The Alternative Program (Tap) and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
52%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of The Alternative Program (Tap) and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
≥80%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of The Alternative Program (Tap) and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Alternative Program (Tap) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : ≥80%
  • : ≤20%
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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