Step serves 45 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Step ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Step's student population of 45 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Step is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Step?
45 students attend Step.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Step students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Step?
Step has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Step offer ?
Step offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Step part of?
Step is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
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