Steps Toward Adult Responsibility serves 42 students in grades 12.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steps Toward Adult Responsibility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Steps Toward Adult Responsibility's student population of 42 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Steps Toward Adult Responsibility 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
12%
12%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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
How many students attend Steps Toward Adult Responsibility?
42 students attend Steps Toward Adult Responsibility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Steps Toward Adult Responsibility students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steps Toward Adult Responsibility?
Steps Toward Adult Responsibility has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steps Toward Adult Responsibility offer ?
Steps Toward Adult Responsibility offers enrollment in grades 12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Steps Toward Adult Responsibility part of?
Steps Toward Adult Responsibility is part of Eastern Carver County Public School District.
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