Wings Alternative Program serves 12 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wings Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wings Alternative Program's student population of 12 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wings Alternative Program is 0.71, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
42%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wings Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Wings Alternative Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Wings Alternative Program?
12 students attend Wings Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Wings Alternative Program students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wings Alternative Program?
Wings Alternative Program has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wings Alternative Program offer ?
Wings Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wings Alternative Program part of?
Wings Alternative Program is part of Meeker And Wright Special Education School District.
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