Bridge Transition Program

www.stillwaterschools.org

37 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The Bridge Transition Program, located in Stillwater, Minnesota, is a specialized educational initiative operating under the Stillwater Area Public Schools (ISD 834) district. Designed for students who have completed their traditional high school coursework, the program focuses on providing young adults with the essential life skills needed to successfully navigate the transition from a structured school environment to independent living, post-secondary education, or the workforce.

The program emphasizes a curriculum rooted in functional independence, community integration, and personal development. By offering hands-on learning experiences and individualized support, the Bridge Transition Program helps students build proficiency in areas such as vocational training, social interaction, self-advocacy, and daily living skills. Through its partnership with the Stillwater school district, the program provides a supportive pathway that empowers students to achieve greater autonomy and long-term success in their respective communities.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridge Transition Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
24 (64.9%)
Hispanic
8 (21.6%)
Black
2 (5.4%)
Two or More
2 (5.4%)
Asian
1 (2.7%)

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:	Stillwater Area Public Schools
Phone:	(651)351-8605
Website:	http://www.stillwaterschools.org
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	37
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 37