Moving Forward serves 24 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moving Forward ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Moving Forward's student population of 24 students has grown by 140% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
24 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings
The diversity score of Moving Forward is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%

Hispanic
n/a
12%

Black
n/a
12%
White
96%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Moving Forward?
24 students attend Moving Forward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Moving Forward students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moving Forward?
Moving Forward has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moving Forward offer ?
Moving Forward offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Moving Forward part of?
Moving Forward is part of Cambridge-Isanti Public School District.
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