SW SHAKOPEE SPECIAL ED
SW Shakopee Special Ed is a public school that is part of the Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 school district, located in SHAKOPE, MN with about 43 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, SW Shakopee Special Ed has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Based on the location and designation provided, here is a summary description of the facility:
The SW Shakopee Special Education center, located on Canterbury Road in Shakopee, Minnesota, serves as a specialized educational hub dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs. As part of the broader Shakopee Public Schools district (or associated special education cooperatives), this facility is designed to provide targeted instruction, therapeutic support, and individualized programming that may not be available in a traditional general education classroom setting. The site focuses on fostering an inclusive environment where students can work toward specific academic, social, and functional goals tailored to their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
The center typically functions as a resource for students requiring specialized interventions, small-group instruction, or highly structured behavioral and academic support. By utilizing a team of special educators, paraprofessionals, and support staff, the facility aims to equip students with the skills necessary to transition successfully into less restrictive environments or post-secondary life. Its location in Shakopee reflects the district’s commitment to providing localized, accessible special education services to families within the community, ensuring that students receive the focused attention necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact SW Shakopee Special Ed at (952) 567-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SHAKOPE, MN 55379-1825
(952) 567-8000
SW SHAKOPEE SPECIAL ED is a public school in SHAKOPE, MN with about 43 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
- Total Students:
- 43
- Teachers:
- 2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 43 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SW SHAKOPEE SPECIAL ED is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.0%
- Asian
- 9.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.