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 Facts (2026)

  • 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

School Overview

Swmetro Shakopee Special Education's student population of 51 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

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
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (2026)

  • 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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