Secondary Virtual School

232 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Step Ahead High School, located in Anoka, Minnesota, is a specialized educational institution designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional high school environment. The school focuses on providing a flexible, supportive, and personalized learning experience, often catering to students who have faced academic challenges, credit deficiencies, or personal circumstances that require a more tailored approach to completing their secondary education.

The school emphasizes a structured yet adaptable academic framework that prioritizes student success and graduation. By maintaining a smaller campus atmosphere, Step Ahead High School fosters close relationships between students and staff, ensuring that each individual receives the attention and resources necessary to meet their specific educational goals. Their mission is centered on empowering students to overcome obstacles, regain academic momentum, and successfully transition to post-secondary opportunities or the workforce.

232

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Secondary Virtual School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	20
Black	23
Asian	24
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
139 (59.9 %)
Asian
24 (10.3 %)
Black
23 (9.9 %)
Two or More
23 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
20 (8.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anoka-Hennepin School District
Phone:	(763)433-4000
Website:	http://stepaheadhs.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 24

Grade 10 44

Grade 11 76

Grade 12 88