Swmetro Passageways serves 2 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Passageways ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swmetro Passageways's student population of 2 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Passageways is 0.51, 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
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
50%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Swmetro Passageways?
2 students attend Swmetro Passageways.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Swmetro Passageways students are Asian, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swmetro Passageways?
Swmetro Passageways has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Passageways offer ?
Swmetro Passageways offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swmetro Passageways part of?
Swmetro Passageways is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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