Wings Alternative Program serves 10 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wings Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wings Alternative Program's student population of 10 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wings Alternative Program is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
10%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
50%
10%
Black
10%
12%
White
20%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
26%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wings Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Wings Alternative Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Wings Alternative Program?
10 students attend Wings Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Wings Alternative Program students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wings Alternative Program?
Wings Alternative Program has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wings Alternative Program offer ?
Wings Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Wings Alternative Program part of?
Wings Alternative Program is part of Meeker And Wright Special Education School District.
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