CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM

CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM is a public high school that is part of the Northeast Metro 916 school district, located in LITTLE CANADA, MN with about 71 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 14 teachers, CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (CAP)**, located in Little Canada, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility operated under the Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District. It serves as a therapeutic and academic environment designed to support students in grades 6 through 12 who face significant social, emotional, or behavioral challenges that impede their success in a traditional classroom setting. The program is built on the principle of providing a highly structured yet flexible atmosphere that prioritizes both individualized academic instruction and intensive mental health support.

The program distinguishes itself by integrating specialized education with comprehensive therapeutic services, including access to licensed school social workers and mental health professionals. By maintaining smaller class sizes and low staff-to-student ratios, CAP focuses on helping students develop essential social-emotional skills, conflict resolution strategies, and self-regulation techniques. The ultimate goal of the program is to assist students in stabilizing their academic progress and emotional well-being so they can either transition back to their home district schools or successfully progress toward graduation within the program’s supportive framework.

For more information, contact CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM at (651) 415-5467 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.