Next Step Transition Program serves 86 students in grades 12.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Next Step Transition Program's student population of 86 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Next Step Transition Program is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
62%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Next Step Transition Program?
86 students attend Next Step Transition Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Next Step Transition Program students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Next Step Transition Program?
Next Step Transition Program has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Next Step Transition Program offer ?
Next Step Transition Program offers enrollment in grades 12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Next Step Transition Program part of?
Next Step Transition Program is part of South Washington County Schools.
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