DREAM Technical Academy

www.technicalacademies.org/

Charter School 72 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Dream Technical Academy (DTA) is a public charter school located in Willmar, Minnesota, that offers a specialized educational environment for students in grades 6–12. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on hands-on, career-oriented learning, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional academic instruction and the practical skills required in the modern workforce. By integrating project-based learning and technical exploration, the academy seeks to prepare students not only for graduation but for post-secondary success, whether that leads to further higher education or direct entry into skilled trades and technical fields.

The academy emphasizes a personalized approach to education, recognizing that students thrive in different ways. By fostering a supportive and innovative environment, DTA encourages students to take ownership of their learning through discovery and real-world application. As part of a broader network of technical academies, the school is dedicated to providing students with the tools, technology, and mentorship necessary to navigate career pathways in an increasingly technical global economy.

Total Students

3.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DREAM Technical Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	23
Black	2
Two or More	3

White
44 (61.1%)
Hispanic
23 (31.9%)
Two or More
3 (4.2%)
Black
2 (2.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	TECHNICAL ACADEMIES OF MINNESOTA
Phone:	(320)262-5640
Website:	http://www.technicalacademies.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	72
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 7 5

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 24