ISD 728 FOCUS/JOURNEY

23 Students

Other 2nd - 12th

School Overview

The **ISD 728 FOCUS/JOURNEY** program, located at 948 Proctor Rd in Elk River, Minnesota, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Elk River Area School District. Designed for students who may struggle in a traditional high school environment, the program provides a personalized approach to learning. By offering smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, it aims to help students overcome academic or personal barriers and stay on track toward earning their high school diploma.

The curriculum is structured to be flexible, focusing on credit recovery, social-emotional development, and individualized graduation pathways. The program places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships between staff and students, fostering a sense of community that encourages accountability and growth. Ultimately, FOCUS/JOURNEY serves as a vital resource for students who benefit from a non-traditional setting, ensuring they have the tools and support necessary to transition successfully into post-secondary life or the workforce.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ISD 728 FOCUS/JOURNEY
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
18 (78.3%)
Hispanic
2 (8.7%)
Two or More
2 (8.7%)
Black
1 (4.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elk River Public School District
Phone:	(763)241-3400
Grade Range:	2nd - 12th
Total Students:	23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
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 2 3

Grade 3 1

Grade 5 3

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 4

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 3