Project Search serves 8 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Project Search ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Project Search's student population of 8 students has declined by 11% 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
8 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings
The diversity score of Project Search is 0.54, 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
8:1
13:1

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

Hispanic
25%
12%

Black
13%
12%

White
62%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%

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 Project Search?
8 students attend Project Search.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Project Search students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Project Search?
Project Search has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Project Search offer ?
Project Search offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Project Search part of?
Project Search is part of Centennial Public School District.
School Reviews
2 5/17/2016
This school district is in bad fiscal trouble and programs continue to be cut. Don't put your kids in this school. Ot used to be good, no longer!
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