Wayzata Transition School serves 45 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayzata Transition School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wayzata Transition School's student population of 45 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wayzata Transition School is 0.47, 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
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
13%
12%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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 Wayzata Transition School?
45 students attend Wayzata Transition School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wayzata Transition School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayzata Transition School?
Wayzata Transition School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wayzata Transition School offer ?
Wayzata Transition School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Wayzata Transition School part of?
Wayzata Transition School is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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