BRANCH OUT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES

150 MARIE AVE E
WEST SAINT PAUL, MN 55118

www.isd197.org/schools/branch-out

29 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

**Branch Out Transitional Services**, located in West Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a specialized educational program operated by Independent School District 197. The program is specifically designed to support young adults, typically ages 18 to 21, who have completed their high school graduation requirements but require continued support to successfully transition into independent adult life. By focusing on practical, real-world application, the program serves as a bridge between the structured environment of high school and the autonomy of the community.

The curriculum at Branch Out is highly individualized, focusing on essential "life skills" that prepare students for future success. This includes personalized instruction in areas such as vocational training, career exploration, functional academics, social-emotional development, and independent living skills like budgeting, transportation navigation, and self-advocacy. Through a combination of classroom instruction and community-based learning experiences, the program aims to foster self-sufficiency and help students integrate into their communities with confidence and purpose.

Total Students

2.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRANCH OUT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	1

White
14 (48.3%)
Hispanic
9 (31.0%)
Black
3 (10.3%)
Asian
2 (6.9%)
Two or More
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:	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
Phone:	(651)403-7019
Website:	http://www.isd197.org/schools/branch-out
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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