Swmetro Shakopee Transitions

Swmetro Shakopee Transitions serves 63 students in grades 11-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Swmetro Shakopee Transitions's student population of 63 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Swmetro Shakopee Transitions is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
56%
60%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
44%
0.64
(22-23)
34.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Swmetro Shakopee Transitions?
63 students attend Swmetro Shakopee Transitions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Swmetro Shakopee Transitions students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swmetro Shakopee Transitions?
Swmetro Shakopee Transitions has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Shakopee Transitions offer ?
Swmetro Shakopee Transitions offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swmetro Shakopee Transitions part of?
Swmetro Shakopee Transitions is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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