Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, The Alternative Program (Tap) 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
45%
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Alternative Program (Tap)?
The graduation rate of The Alternative Program (Tap) is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend The Alternative Program (Tap)?
142 students attend The Alternative Program (Tap).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of The Alternative Program (Tap) students are Black, 37% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does The Alternative Program (Tap) offer ?
The Alternative Program (Tap) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Alternative Program (Tap) part of?
The Alternative Program (Tap) is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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