W.O.R.K. Program

rbed.sharpschool.net/

5 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

The **W.O.R.K. Program** (Work Opportunities and Real-world Knowledge), located in New Ulm, Minnesota, is a specialized educational initiative designed to support students in their transition from high school to independent adulthood. Rather than focusing solely on traditional classroom academics, the program emphasizes vocational training, community-based instruction, and the development of essential life skills. By partnering with local businesses and organizations, the program provides students with practical, hands-on work experiences that help them build professional confidence and prepare for the demands of the modern workforce.

The program is structured to meet the individualized needs of its students, often serving those who benefit from a highly personalized approach to education. Through a combination of on-site coaching and off-site job placements, the W.O.R.K. Program fosters autonomy, self-advocacy, and social development. Ultimately, its primary goal is to empower students to achieve long-term success, helping them secure meaningful employment and integrate effectively into their community after graduation.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

2.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W.O.R.K. Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1

White
4 (80.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (20.0 %)

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:	RIVER BEND EDUCATION DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)359-8780
Website:	http://rbed.sharpschool.net/
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	5
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.5
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 10 1

Grade 12 4