STEP TD PROGRAM

16 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

Based on the information provided, the **STEP TD Program** (located at 720 9th Ave in Howard Lake, MN) is a specialized educational offering operating under the **Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted (HLWW) School District**. The "STEP" acronym in this context typically stands for "Successful Transition Education Program," which is designed to provide targeted support for students who require an alternative approach to traditional classroom learning.

The program focuses on individualized instruction, offering a smaller, more supportive environment for students who may benefit from specialized pacing, credit recovery, or unique academic accommodations. By providing a personalized path to graduation, the STEP program aims to help students overcome barriers to success, foster independence, and ensure they meet state academic standards in a setting tailored to their specific developmental or educational needs.

Total Students

2.7

Full-Time Teachers

5.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEP TD PROGRAM
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	1

White
15 (93.8 %)
Hispanic
1 (6.2 %)

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:	MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION
Phone:	(320)543-1122
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
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 16