Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p serves 59 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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School Overview
Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p's student population of 59 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
59 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
56%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
4%
7%

Hispanic
15%
12%

Black
15%
12%

White
63%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%

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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p?
The graduation rate of Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p?
59 students attend Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p students are White, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p?
Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p offer ?
Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p part of?
Secondary Technical Educational Prog S.t.e.p is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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