Osseo Education Center

oec.district279.org/

99 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The Osseo Secondary Transition Center (OSTC) is a specialized educational facility located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, serving students within the Osseo Area School District (ISD 279). Unlike a traditional high school, the center focuses exclusively on providing transition services for students with disabilities, typically ranging from ages 18 to 21. Its primary objective is to bridge the gap between high school and adult life by fostering independence and preparing students for the responsibilities of post-secondary education, competitive employment, and community living.

The curriculum at OSTC is highly individualized, emphasizing functional life skills and community-based learning. Students engage in practical experiences that include vocational training, social skill development, self-advocacy, and financial literacy, often working in partnership with local businesses and community organizations. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the center aims to empower students to reach their full potential and successfully integrate into their communities after completing their specialized programming.

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

5.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Osseo Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	14
Black	38
Asian	18
Two or More	3

Black
38 (38.4%)
White
26 (26.3%)
Asian
18 (18.2%)
Hispanic
14 (14.1%)
Two or More
3 (3.0%)

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:	OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)315-9761
Website:	http://oec.district279.org/
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	99
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 99