Swmetro Shakopee Special Education

Swmetro Shakopee Special Education serves 51 students in grades 11-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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Swmetro Shakopee Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Swmetro Shakopee Special Education's student population of 51 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
51 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Swmetro Shakopee Special Education is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Swmetro Shakopee Special Education and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Swmetro Shakopee Special Education and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Swmetro Shakopee Special Education and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Swmetro Shakopee Special Education.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Swmetro Shakopee Special Education and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Swmetro Shakopee Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swmetro Shakopee Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Swmetro Shakopee Special Education?
51 students attend Swmetro Shakopee Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Swmetro Shakopee Special Education students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro Shakopee Special Education?
Swmetro Shakopee Special Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Shakopee Special Education offer ?
Swmetro Shakopee Special Education offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Swmetro Shakopee Special Education part of?
Swmetro Shakopee Special Education is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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