PROJECT SEARCH

www.isd12.org/

9 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

Project Search, located at 4707 N Rd in Circle Pines, Minnesota, is a specialized transition program operated under the umbrella of Centennial School District 12 (ISD 12). Unlike a traditional academic high school, Project Search is an internationally recognized employment-preparatory program designed specifically for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program focuses on providing students with immersive, real-world work experience, typically hosted within a host business or organization, to help them gain the competitive skills necessary for long-term career success.

The curriculum at the Circle Pines location emphasizes hands-on training, job coaching, and workplace social skills to foster independence and employability. By partnering with local businesses, the program allows participants to rotate through various departments, gaining diverse professional experiences while working toward the primary goal of securing meaningful, integrated community employment upon graduation. For families and students, it serves as a vital bridge between high school and the adult workforce, prioritizing vocational development and community inclusion.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PROJECT SEARCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	1
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
6 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (11.1 %)
Asian
1 (11.1 %)
Two or More
1 (11.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CENTENNIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)792-6040
Website:	http://www.isd12.org/
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
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 9