Step serves 46 students in grades 10-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Step ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Step's student population of 46 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Step is 0.30, 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
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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 Step?
46 students attend Step.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Step students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Step?
Step has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Step offer ?
Step offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Step part of?
Step is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
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