CHOICE Technical Academy

www.choiceta.org

Charter School 51 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

CHOICE Technical Academy, located in Owatonna, Minnesota, is a specialized alternative learning environment designed to provide a flexible and personalized education for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. Operating as part of the Owatonna Public Schools district, the academy focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its students by offering a smaller, more intimate learning community. Its mission centers on helping students earn their high school diplomas by providing individualized learning plans that account for different paces and styles of instruction.

The academy emphasizes a hands-on and career-oriented approach, often integrating technical skill development with core academic requirements. By fostering a supportive and structured atmosphere, CHOICE Technical Academy works to re-engage students, build their confidence, and prepare them for life beyond high school, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, vocational training, or higher education. The school serves as a vital resource for students looking for a non-traditional pathway to academic and personal success.

Total Students

1.2

Full-Time Teachers

42.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHOICE Technical Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Two or More	6

White
36 (70.6 %)
Hispanic
8 (15.7 %)
Two or More
6 (11.8 %)
Black
1 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	TECHNICAL ACADEMIES OF MINNESOTA
Phone:	(507)400-4009
Website:	http://www.choiceta.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	42.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 7 1

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 20