- Enrollment
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plymouth, MN
The Alternative Program (Tap)
Federal NCES profile for The Alternative Program (Tap), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274216003521
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Alternative Program (Tap) earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 71:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
The Alternative Program (Tap) has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Alternative Program (Tap) ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Wayzata Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274216003521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
The Alternative Program (Tap) held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 274216003521 · Plymouth, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 71:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayzata High (3,781 students)
The Alternative Program (Tap) held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
The Alternative Program (Tap) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayzata High
Wayzata High
3,781 students
- Wayzata Centra 1,342
Wayzata Central Middle
1,342 students
- Wayzata West M 836
Wayzata West Middle
836 students
- Wayzata East M 817
Wayzata East Middle
817 students
- North Woods El 775
North Woods Elementary School
775 students
- This school 142
The Alternative Program (Tap)
142 students
What this shows The Alternative Program (Tap) reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Alternative Program (Tap) compares
The Alternative Program (Tap) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 71:1 | ▲ 349% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 0% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
71:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
71:1
students per teacher
- 349% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
African American 38.7%
White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: African American at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, The Alternative Program (Tap) is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Wayzata Public School District reports $14,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Alternative Program (Tap) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayzata Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayzata West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayzata East Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Woods Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Alternative Program (Tap)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Alternative Program (Tap)
How many students attend The Alternative Program (Tap)?
The Alternative Program (Tap) has 142 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Alternative Program (Tap)?
The student-teacher ratio at The Alternative Program (Tap) is 71:1, which is 349% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 352% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Alternative Program (Tap)?
42.9% of students at The Alternative Program (Tap) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Alternative Program (Tap)?
The largest demographic group at The Alternative Program (Tap) is African American at 38.7% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Alternative Program (Tap)?
The Alternative Program (Tap) has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Alternative Program (Tap) rank among high schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, The Alternative Program (Tap) ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Plymouth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayzata Public School District?
Besides The Alternative Program (Tap), Wayzata Public School District also operates Wayzata High (3,781 students), Wayzata Central Middle (1,342 students), and Wayzata West Middle (836 students). See the Wayzata Public School District district page for the complete list.