Step serves 50 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Step ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Step's student population of 50 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Step is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
8%
12%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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?
50 students attend Step.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Step students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Step?
Step has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Step offer ?
Step offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Step part of?
Step is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
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