W.o.r.k. Program serves 6 students in grades 10-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 10-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W.o.r.k. Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
W.o.r.k. Program's student population of 6 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of W.o.r.k. Program is 0.29, 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
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
33%
26%
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 is the graduation rate of W.o.r.k. Program?
The graduation rate of W.o.r.k. Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend W.o.r.k. Program?
6 students attend W.o.r.k. Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of W.o.r.k. Program students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.o.r.k. Program?
W.o.r.k. Program has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does W.o.r.k. Program offer ?
W.o.r.k. Program offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W.o.r.k. Program part of?
W.o.r.k. Program is part of River Bend Education School District.
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