School overview
At a glance
Reported students
142
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
2.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
59.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
The Alternative Program (TAP): 142 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
59.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about The Alternative Program (TAP)
The Alternative Program (TAP) is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in PLYMOUTH. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Wayzata Public School District. NCES reports 142 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 59.4:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (38.7%) and White (37.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking The Alternative Program (TAP)
- 1How do the reported 59.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- Not reported
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.6%
- Lunch program
- No
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- Not reported
- Nurses (FTE)
- Not reported
- Psychologists (FTE)
- Not reported
- Social workers (FTE)
- Not reported
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.3%
- Hispanic16.2%
- Black38.7%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Wayzata Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wayzata Transition School
High · Grades 12–12
37 reported students
IS The Alternative Program (TAP)
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Alternative Programs Summer Session
High · Grades 10–12
0 reported students
Wayzata Online
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Wayzata High
High · Grades 09–12
3,781 reported students
Early Childhood Special Education
Other · Grades PK–PK
183 reported students