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
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
85%
60%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
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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