At a glance
Reported students
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
12–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
Wayzata Transition School: 37 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
7.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 38
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.3:1
What the reported data says about Wayzata Transition School
Wayzata Transition School is a public high school serving grades 12–12 in Plymouth. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Wayzata Public School District. NCES reports 37 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.4:1, below 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 97.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wayzata Transition School
- 1How do the reported 7.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 97.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.5%
- Hispanic13.5%
- Black13.5%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wayzata Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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
The Alternative Program (TAP)
High · Grades 09–12
142 reported students
Wayzata High
High · Grades 09–12
3,781 reported students
Central Middle Alternative (CMAP)
Middle · Grades 06–08
0 reported students
Public schools near Wayzata Transition School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayzata High High · Wayzata Public School District | 09–12 | 3,781 | 0.5 mi |
| IS The Alternative Program (TAP) High · Wayzata Public School District | 09–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| The Alternative Program (TAP) High · Wayzata Public School District | 09–12 | 142 | 0.5 mi |
| Alternative Programs Summer Session High · Wayzata Public School District | 10–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| Wayzata Online High · Wayzata Public School District | 09–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| School #519 High · Intermediate School District 287 | 09–12 | 1 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wayzata Transition School
What grades does Wayzata Transition School serve?
Wayzata Transition School reports grades 12–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (special education school) in Wayzata Public School District.
How many students attend Wayzata Transition School?
Wayzata Transition School reported 37 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 38 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wayzata Transition School?
The calculated ratio is 7.4:1, based on 37 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wayzata Transition School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wayzata Transition School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wayzata Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wayzata Transition School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wayzata Transition School in?
Wayzata Transition School is part of Wayzata Public School District, based in Plymouth, MN, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wayzata Transition School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wayzata High (0.5 mi), IS The Alternative Program (TAP) (0.5 mi), The Alternative Program (TAP) (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.