Intermediate School District 287

Located at 1820 Xenium Lane North in Plymouth, Minnesota, Intermediate School District 287 serves as a vital regional public education system within the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area. Classified as an open, non-charter special education and vocational district, it maintains 49 operational schools and facilities tailored to provide specialized academic, therapeutic, and technical programming. The district accommodates learners across a complete developmental spectrum—from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade—delivering targeted educational opportunities within a small city setting designed to meet the complex needs of students from surrounding member districts.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, District 287 enrolled 927 students, reflecting a diverse student body with a notable concentration in the upper high school grades as learners prepare for post-secondary transitions and career pathways. To deliver high-intensity, individualized instruction, the district operates with an extraordinary level of personnel resources, employing over 1,708 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This comprehensive workforce includes approximately 482 teachers, 321 instructional aides, and more than 905 dedicated support staff professionals. This exceptional staff-to-student ratio highlights the district's structural commitment to offering highly supportive, individualized learning environments and robust wraparound services for researchers, families, and students seeking specialized public education.