THE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (TAP)

www.wayzataschools.org/

142 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Alternative Program (TAP) is an educational initiative within the Wayzata Public Schools district designed to support students who thrive in a non-traditional learning environment. Located in Plymouth, Minnesota, the program serves as an Area Learning Center (ALC) and is specifically tailored for students in grades 9–12 who may benefit from a more flexible, personalized approach to their high school education. By offering smaller class sizes and a focused atmosphere, TAP aims to help students who may be at risk of not graduating to stay on track, recover credits, and successfully earn their diplomas.

The program emphasizes a supportive and inclusive community, focusing on academic achievement while addressing the social and emotional well-being of its students. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while allowing for self-paced learning and individualized instruction that adapts to the unique needs of each student. Through a partnership between students, families, and staff, TAP fosters an environment that encourages accountability and personal growth, providing a vital alternative pathway for learners who need a different setting to reach their full potential.

142

Total Students

2.4

Full-Time Teachers

59.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (TAP)
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	23
Black	55
Asian	5
Two or More	6

Black
55 (38.7%)
White
53 (37.3%)
Hispanic
23 (16.2%)
Two or More
6 (4.2%)
Asian
5 (3.5%)

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:	Yes
District:	WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)745-6638
Website:	http://www.wayzataschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	59.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 26

Grade 10 50

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 15