Swmetro Buffalo-transitions serves 26 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions's student population of 26 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Buffalo-transitions is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
88%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Swmetro Buffalo-transitions?
26 students attend Swmetro Buffalo-transitions.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Swmetro Buffalo-transitions students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swmetro Buffalo-transitions?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Buffalo-transitions offer ?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Swmetro Buffalo-transitions part of?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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