At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
18
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
28%-20pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
5.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
11–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
STEP TD PROGRAM is a public high serving grades 11–12 in HOWARD LAKE, Minnesota. The school enrolls 18 students. It is part of the MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
5.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span11–12
DistrictMEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION
County27171
CityHOWARD LAKE
ZIP55349
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270004504318
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment18
White83.3%
Hispanic / Latino11.1%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
83.3%
Hispanic
11.1%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
5.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.