Swmetro Buffalo-transitions serves 22 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions's student population of 22 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Buffalo-transitions is 0.17, 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
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Swmetro Buffalo-transitions?
22 students attend Swmetro Buffalo-transitions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Swmetro Buffalo-transitions students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swmetro Buffalo-transitions?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Buffalo-transitions offer ?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Swmetro Buffalo-transitions part of?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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