Laker Transitions serves 7 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laker Transitions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Laker Transitions's student population of 7 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laker Transitions is 0.42, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
29%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Laker Transitions?
7 students attend Laker Transitions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Laker Transitions students are White, and 29% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laker Transitions?
Laker Transitions has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laker Transitions offer ?
Laker Transitions offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Laker Transitions part of?
Laker Transitions is part of Detroit Lakes Public School District.
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