SWMetro Independent Study

www.swmetro.k12.mn.us

6 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

SW Metro Independent Study is a specialized educational program operating under the Southwest Metro Intermediate District 288. Located in Shakopee, Minnesota, the program is designed to provide flexible, self-paced learning pathways for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting or who require an alternative approach to earn their high school diploma. By offering a personalized curriculum, the school aims to support students in overcoming academic or personal barriers, helping them stay on track toward graduation.

The program emphasizes independence, accountability, and individualized support. Through the Independent Study model, students typically work on coursework at their own pace with the guidance of licensed teachers who provide mentorship and instructional assistance. This environment is particularly well-suited for students seeking a more tailored educational experience, allowing them to balance their studies with other personal or professional responsibilities while maintaining progress toward their long-term academic and career goals.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SWMetro Independent Study
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Asian	2

White
4 (66.7 %)
Asian
2 (33.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
Phone:	(952)567-8100
Website:	http://www.swmetro.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	6
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 12 6