HEARTLAND GIRLS RANCH

HEARTLAND GIRLS RANCH is a Title I public high school that is part of the BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BENSON, MN with about 20 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, HEARTLAND GIRLS RANCH has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

HEARTLAND GIRLS RANCH is a specialized, therapeutic residential program located in Benson, Minnesota, designed specifically to support girls who are struggling with behavioral, emotional, or social challenges. The ranch functions as a unique educational and healing environment that integrates traditional schooling with hands-on experiential learning. By utilizing a rural, ranch-style setting, the program emphasizes character development, personal responsibility, and the healing power of working with animals and nature to help residents gain stability and self-confidence.

The organization operates in partnership with the local school district (Benson Public Schools) to ensure that residents continue their academic progress while receiving the intensive support they need. The program’s mission is rooted in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing community where young women can process past traumas, improve their interpersonal skills, and prepare for successful reintegration into their families or independent living. By blending individualized academic instruction with a therapeutic curriculum, HEARTLAND GIRLS RANCH aims to provide the tools necessary for long-term emotional wellness and academic success.

For more information, contact HEARTLAND GIRLS RANCH at (320) 843-2710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.