At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
16
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
81%+33.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
WINGS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is a public high serving grades 7–12 in LITCHFIELD, Minnesota. The school enrolls 16 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
8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictMEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION
County27093
CityLITCHFIELD
ZIP55355
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270004503890
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment16
White87.5%
Hispanic / Latino6.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
87.5%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
6.2%
Two+
0.0%
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.