Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, The Alternative Program (Tap) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Alternative Program (Tap)'s student population of 142 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Alternative Program (Tap) is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
45%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
39%
12%
White
37%
60%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Alternative Program (Tap)?
The graduation rate of The Alternative Program (Tap) is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend The Alternative Program (Tap)?
142 students attend The Alternative Program (Tap).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of The Alternative Program (Tap) students are Black, 37% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does The Alternative Program (Tap) offer ?
The Alternative Program (Tap) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Alternative Program (Tap) part of?
The Alternative Program (Tap) is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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