917 Simley High School Sp. Ed. serves 6 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
17%
12%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend 917 Simley High School Sp. Ed.?
6 students attend 917 Simley High School Sp. Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of 917 Simley High School Sp. Ed. students are White, and 17% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 917 Simley High School Sp. Ed.?
917 Simley High School Sp. Ed. has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does 917 Simley High School Sp. Ed. offer ?
917 Simley High School Sp. Ed. offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is 917 Simley High School Sp. Ed. part of?
917 Simley High School Sp. Ed. is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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