School Overview
The Zumbro Education District (ZED) Futures/Choice program, located in Byron, Minnesota, serves as a specialized educational component of the Zumbro Education District. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, this program is designed to provide alternative educational pathways for students who may require a more personalized, flexible, or supportive environment to reach their academic and personal goals. The program emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to reconnect learners with their education by tailoring instruction to meet unique social, emotional, and academic needs.

By operating under the Zumbro Education District umbrella, the Futures/Choice program leverages regional resources and collaborative partnerships with local member school districts to ensure students have access to comprehensive support services. The mission of the program is to foster an inclusive and stable learning community where students can overcome barriers to success, earn necessary credits, and develop the skills required for graduation or successful transitions into post-secondary life. For those seeking information on enrollment or specific programming, the district’s website serves as the primary hub for organizational resources.
38
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZUMBRO ED. DIST. FUTURES/CHOICE
Demographic Student Count
White36
Hispanic2
  • White
    36 (94.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (5.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT
Phone: (507)634-2108
Website: http://www.zumbroed.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 1 2
Grade 3 1
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 6
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 5
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ZUMBRO ED. DIST. FUTURES/CHOICE
Grade Student Count
Grade 12
Grade 31
Grade 62
Grade 75
Grade 86
Grade 97
Grade 105
Grade 115
Grade 125
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ZUMBRO ED. DIST. FUTURES/CHOICE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female615.8%
Male3284.2%