Next Step Transition Program

Next Step Transition Program serves 91 students in grades 12. 
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Next Step Transition Program's student population of 91 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
91 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Next Step Transition Program is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Next Step Transition Program and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Next Step Transition Program and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Next Step Transition Program and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
67%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Next Step Transition Program and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Next Step Transition Program and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Next Step Transition Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Next Step Transition Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Next Step Transition Program?
91 students attend Next Step Transition Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Next Step Transition Program students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Next Step Transition Program offer ?
Next Step Transition Program offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Next Step Transition Program part of?
Next Step Transition Program is part of South Washington County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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