RIVERWOODS SCHOOL NON-RESIDENTIAL

RIVERWOODS SCHOOL NON-RESIDENTIAL is a Title I public school that is part of the ST. CLOUD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SAINT CLOUD, MN with about 49 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, RIVERWOODS SCHOOL NON-RESIDENTIAL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Riverwoods School, located in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, operates as a non-residential, therapeutic educational program under the St. Cloud Area School District (ISD 742). The school is specifically designed to support students in grades K–12 who are experiencing significant social, emotional, or behavioral challenges that impede their success in a traditional classroom setting. By providing a highly structured environment, the program aims to help students develop the coping skills and self-regulation necessary to manage their individual needs while continuing their academic progress.

The core philosophy of Riverwoods is centered on a "wraparound" approach, which integrates rigorous academic instruction with intensive therapeutic support. The school employs a multidisciplinary team—often including special education teachers, social workers, and behavioral specialists—who work closely with students to create individualized education programs (IEPs). Through smaller class sizes and personalized interventions, the school focuses on building a safe, supportive community where students can address their mental health and behavioral goals while working toward a transition back to a less restrictive educational environment.

For more information, contact RIVERWOODS SCHOOL NON-RESIDENTIAL at (320) 650-1548 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.