C.O.M.P.A.S.S.

www.isd728.org

30 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

C.O.M.P.A.S.S. (an acronym for Challenging Options in Minnesota Public Academic and Student Services) is an alternative learning program operated by the Elk River Area School District (ISD 728). Located in Elk River, Minnesota, the program is specifically designed for students in grades 9–12 who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting. It provides a smaller, more personalized educational environment aimed at helping students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and develop the necessary skills to succeed post-high school.

The mission of C.O.M.P.A.S.S. centers on flexibility and student-centered support. By offering smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the program accommodates diverse learning styles and life circumstances. In addition to core academic coursework, the school often focuses on social-emotional growth and vocational readiness, ensuring that students have a clear pathway to a diploma and future career or educational goals. It serves as a vital resource for the district in ensuring that all students, regardless of their challenges, have the opportunity to earn their high school degree.

Total Students

3.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C.O.M.P.A.S.S.
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	1

White
26 (86.7 %)
Black
2 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (3.3 %)
Two or More
1 (3.3 %)

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:	Elk River Public School District
Phone:	(763)241-3400
Website:	http://www.isd728.org
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
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 30