ITASKIN EDUCATION CENTER

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1880 RIVER RD
GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744
40 Students
Other 4th - 12th
School Overview
Itaskin Education Center, located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, serves as an alternative learning environment within the Independent School District 318 (ISD 318). The facility is designed to support students who may benefit from a more flexible, personalized approach to education than what is typically offered in a traditional high school setting. By focusing on individualized academic paths and social-emotional support, the center aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance, and successfully work toward high school graduation.

The program emphasizes a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where staff prioritize building meaningful relationships with students to foster academic growth and personal development. As part of the broader ISD 318 system, Itaskin Education Center provides a structured curriculum that aligns with state standards while offering the resources necessary for credit recovery and vocational preparation. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students—regardless of their specific educational needs—have an equitable opportunity to succeed and transition into post-secondary life.
40
Total Students
5.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    22 (55.0 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (20.0 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (12.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (7.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (5.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)322-4129
Website: http://www.isd318.org
Grade Range: 4th - 12th
Total Students: 40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
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 5 4
Grade 6 5
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 1
Grade 12 1
Gender Ratio