Serving 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Reach Programs 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Reach Programs's student population of 68 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 111% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Campus Size
342 acres
School Motto
We Are United, Building a future for everyone
School Rankings
Reach Programs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reach Programs is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reach Programs's ranking?
Reach Programs is ranked #1596 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reach Programs?
The graduation rate of Reach Programs is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Reach Programs?
68 students attend Reach Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Reach Programs students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reach Programs?
Reach Programs has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reach Programs offer ?
Reach Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reach Programs part of?
Reach Programs is part of Goodhue County Education School District.
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