MID STATE ED DIST STEPS TRANS. PROG

15770 18TH STREET NE
LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345

5 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The **Mid-State Education District STEPS Transition Program**, located in Little Falls, Minnesota, is a specialized educational facility designed to serve students with unique learning needs as they navigate the critical bridge between secondary education and adult life. As part of a larger education district, the program focuses on "STEPS"—an acronym emphasizing the incremental progression toward independence—by providing individualized instruction that moves beyond traditional classroom academics to address functional living skills.

The program is primarily tailored for students who require additional support beyond the standard high school experience to achieve post-secondary success. Its curriculum typically emphasizes community-based instruction, vocational training, social skill development, and independent living preparation. By operating within the Little Falls community, the STEPS program allows students to apply academic and social concepts in real-world environments, fostering the confidence and practical competencies necessary for them to integrate effectively into the workforce or adult service programs after graduation.

Total Students

1.3

Full-Time Teachers

3.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MID STATE ED DIST STEPS TRANS. PROG
Demographic	Student Count
White	5

White
5 (100.0 %)

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:	Mid-State Education District
Phone:	(320)631-2500
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	5
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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 5