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Mn Security Hospital Yaap

The Minnesota Security Hospital is a secure psychiatric hospital located in St. Peter, Minnesota. It serves people who have been committed by the court as mentally ill and dangerous. It was established as St. Peter State Hospital in 1866 under the Kirkbride Plan.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 7-12
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students (19-20)

2 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2008-2020)
Year	Mn Security Hospital Yaap
2020	2
2019	2
2018	3
2017	3
2016	5
2015	3
2013	4
2012	3
2011	8
2010	8
2008	6

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Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)

1 teacher

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2012)
Year	Mn Security Hospital Yaap
2012	1
2011	1
2010	1
2008	1

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Year Founded

December 6, 1866

School Rankings

This School

State Level (MN)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2013)
Year	Mn Security Hospital Yaap	Minnesota	St. Peter Public School District
2013	19:1	15:1	16:1
2012	3:1	15:1	16:1
2011	8:1	15:1	17:1
2010	8:1	15:1	16:1
2008	6:1	15:1	16:1

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American Indian

(19-20)

n/a

Asian

(19-20)

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2018)
Year	Mn Security Hospital Yaap	Minnesota	St. Peter Public School District
2018	33%	7%	1%
2017	33%	7%	1%
2011	13%	6%	2%

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Hispanic

(19-20)

n/a

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2013)
Year	Mn Security Hospital Yaap	Minnesota	St. Peter Public School District
2013	25%	8%	10%
2008	17%	6%	8%

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Black

(19-20)

n/a

11%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2018)
Year	Mn Security Hospital Yaap	Minnesota	St. Peter Public School District
2018	33%	11%	9%
2017	33%	11%	9%
2016	60%	10%	8%
2015	67%	10%	7%
2013	25%	9%	7%
2012	67%	9%	6%
2011	38%	9%	5%
2010	13%	10%	6%
2008	33%	9%	3%

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White

(19-20)

100%

66%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2020)
Year	Mn Security Hospital Yaap	Minnesota	St. Peter Public School District
2020	100%	66%	70%
2019	100%	66%	70%
2018	34%	67%	75%
2017	34%	67%	75%
2016	40%	68%	77%
2015	33%	69%	78%
2013	25%	72%	80%
2012	33%	73%	81%
2011	49%	74%	82%
2010	87%	75%	84%
2008	33%	76%	87%

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Hawaiian

(19-20)

n/a

Two or more races

(19-20)

n/a

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2018)
Year	Mn Security Hospital Yaap	Minnesota	St. Peter Public School District
2018	0.67	0.53	0.41
2017	0.67	0.53	0.41
2016	0.48	0.52	0.39
2015	0.45	0.51	0.37
2013	0.76	0.47	0.36
2012	0.45	0.45	0.34
2011	0.60	0.44	0.32
2010	0.22	0.42	0.29
2008	0.73	0.41	0.24

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Eligible for (19-20)

100%

28%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2020)
Year	Mn Security Hospital Yaap	Minnesota	St. Peter Public School District
2020	100%	28%	29%
2019	100%	28%	29%
2011	63%	29%	32%
2010	63%	28%	28%
2008	50%	24%	22%

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School District Name

St. Peter Public School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mn Security Hospital Yaap?

2 students attend Mn Security Hospital Yaap.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Mn Security Hospital Yaap students are White.

What grades does Mn Security Hospital Yaap offer ?

Mn Security Hospital Yaap offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Mn Security Hospital Yaap part of?

Mn Security Hospital Yaap is part of St. Peter Public School District.

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