Enrollment
142
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274216003521
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Alternative Program (Tap) earns 13/100 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
- 13
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
71:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+349% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Alternative Program (Tap) compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Alternative Program (Tap)
The Alternative Program (Tap) is a mid-sized high school in Plymouth, Minnesota, enrolling 142 students.
Class loads run heavy: 71:1 is larger than about 99% of Minnesota schools and 349% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.9% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 142 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #174, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Wayzata Public School District also operates Wayzata High (3,781 students) and Wayzata Central Middle (1,342 students) alongside The Alternative Program (Tap).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Alternative Program (Tap) compares
The Alternative Program (Tap) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,506
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayzata Public School District, which includes The Alternative Program (Tap).
$14,506
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 48.8%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,781
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~142 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~71:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is The Alternative Program (Tap) a good school?
The Alternative Program (Tap) earns 13/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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