New Connections

4629 144TH STREET WEST
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

New Connections is a specialized educational program operating under the umbrella of Independent School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan). Located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, the program is designed to serve students who require a more individualized, supportive, and structured environment than what is typically found in a traditional high school setting. It focuses on helping students overcome academic or behavioral challenges by fostering a smaller, more intimate learning community that prioritizes personal growth and credit recovery.

The program emphasizes a holistic approach to student success, integrating academic instruction with social-emotional support to help students meet graduation requirements. By leveraging the resources of District 196 while providing the specialized attention of a smaller campus, New Connections aims to re-engage students in their education, build their confidence, and prepare them for post-secondary opportunities. The school’s environment is intended to be a safe, focused space where students can bridge gaps in their learning and gain the skills necessary to achieve their educational goals.

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Total Students

2.8

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
Phone:	(651)423-7700
Website:	http://district196.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th