Transition Plus Services

2015 EAST LAKE ST
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

267 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

Transition Plus Services is a specialized program within the Minneapolis Public Schools system designed to support young adults with disabilities as they navigate the shift from high school to independent living. Serving students typically aged 18 to 21, the program focuses on "transition" outcomes, which include vocational training, community-based work experiences, and the development of essential life skills. By partnering with local businesses and community organizations, the program provides students with real-world environments to practice employability, social interaction, and self-advocacy.

The core philosophy of Transition Plus is to empower students to achieve the highest level of independence possible after leaving the K-12 education system. Through individualized learning plans, students receive support tailored to their specific needs in areas such as public transportation, financial literacy, and personal care. By bridging the gap between classroom instruction and adult life, the school acts as a critical resource for families and students aiming to successfully integrate into the broader community, the workforce, or post-secondary education settings.

267

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Transition Plus Services
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	59
Black	117
Asian	14
Two or More	7
American Indian	15

Black
117 (43.8%)
Hispanic
59 (22.1%)
White
55 (20.6%)
American Indian
15 (5.6%)
Asian
14 (5.2%)
Two or More
7 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-4100
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 12 267