SWMetro JAF

17681 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE
JORDAN, MN 55352

www.swmetro288.org/

2 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The **SW Metro JAF (Joint Agreement Facility)**, located in Shakopee, Minnesota, serves as a specialized educational hub operating under the Southwest Metro Intermediate District 288. It functions as a collaborative facility designed to support students who require specialized academic, vocational, or behavioral interventions that go beyond what a traditional comprehensive high school might offer. By pooling resources from multiple member school districts, the facility provides a focused environment aimed at helping students navigate educational challenges and prepare for post-secondary success.

The program at the JAF location is characterized by its small-group setting and highly personalized approach to learning. It caters to a diverse student body by offering alternative pathways to graduation, credit recovery options, and intensive support services tailored to individual learning styles. By fostering a structured yet supportive atmosphere, the school works to remove traditional barriers to education, helping students regain academic momentum and develop the life skills necessary for their transition into adulthood or further career training.

Total Students

0.8

Full-Time Teachers

2.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SWMetro JAF
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Black	1

White
1 (50.0%)
Black
1 (50.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
Phone:	(952)567-8239
Website:	http://www.swmetro288.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	2
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1

Grade 12 1