How do these schools compare?
| Metric | SWMetro Shakopee Special Ed | SWMetro Waseca |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SHAKOPEE, MN | WASECA, MN |
| School Type | special-ed | special-ed |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 63 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 5.2:1 | 6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.2% | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | SWMetro Shakopee Special Ed | SWMetro Waseca |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $68,553 | $68,553 |
| District | Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 | Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | SWMetro Shakopee Special Ed | SWMetro Waseca |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.6% | 53.8% |
| African American | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% | 23.1% |
| Asian | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 23.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | SWMetro Shakopee Special Ed | SWMetro Waseca |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.