Step serves 47 students in grades 10-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Step's student population of 47 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Step is 0.27, 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
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Step?
47 students attend Step.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Step students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Step?
Step has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Step offer ?
Step offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Step part of?
Step is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
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