Chisago County Schools' Life Work C

38423 LINCOLN TRAIL
NORTH BRANCH, MN 55056

29 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The program located at 38423 Lincoln Trail in North Branch, Minnesota, is known as **Life Work**, an essential component of the Chisago Lakes School District’s special education services. Designed specifically for students aged 18 to 21 who have completed their high school graduation requirements but require continued support to transition into adulthood, the program focuses on "transitioning" students toward independence.

The curriculum is highly individualized and community-based, emphasizing the development of practical life skills, vocational training, and social independence. Students in the Life Work program typically engage in work-based learning experiences, independent living instruction (such as cooking, budgeting, and transportation skills), and functional academics. By operating out of a dedicated facility, the program provides a bridge between the structured high school environment and the responsibilities of adult life, helping students foster the self-advocacy and workplace habits necessary for long-term success in the community.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Asian	1

White
25 (86.2%)
Black
2 (6.9%)
Hispanic
1 (3.4%)
Asian
1 (3.4%)

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:	ST. CROIX RIVER EDUCATION DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)358-1214
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
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 12 29