917 Tesa serves 85 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
917 Tesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
917 Tesa's student population of 85 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Motto
Purposeful. Personalized. Partners.
School Rankings
The diversity score of 917 Tesa is 0.54, 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
5:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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 917 Tesa?
85 students attend 917 Tesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of 917 Tesa students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 917 Tesa?
917 Tesa has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 917 Tesa offer ?
917 Tesa offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 917 Tesa part of?
917 Tesa is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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