The Next Step

2586 7TH AVE E
NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN 55109

(651)621-1900

84 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

The **Transitions Program**, located at 2586 E 7th Ave in North St. Paul, Minnesota, is a specialized educational initiative operating under the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District (District 622). Designed to bridge the gap between traditional high school and adulthood, the program focuses on providing functional life skills, vocational training, and community-based instruction for young adults with special needs, typically ranging in age from 18 to 21.

The curriculum is highly individualized, prioritizing the development of independence in areas such as personal finance, community navigation, social interaction, and career readiness. By emphasizing hands-on experiences and work-based learning, the Transitions Program aims to prepare students for a successful, self-sufficient life after graduation, ensuring they have the tools necessary to integrate effectively into their local communities and the workforce.

Total Students

8.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Next Step
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	12
Black	17
Asian	13
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
35 (41.7%)
Black
17 (20.2%)
Asian
13 (15.5%)
Hispanic
12 (14.3%)
Two or More
6 (7.1%)
American Indian
1 (1.2%)

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:	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale
Phone:	(651)621-1900
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	84
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 84