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W.o.r.k. Program

1209 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
W.o.r.k. Program serves 6 students in grades 10-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

W.o.r.k. Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
W.o.r.k. Program's student population of 6 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of W.o.r.k. Program is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
(20-21)
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
33%
26%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of W.o.r.k. Program?
The graduation rate of W.o.r.k. Program is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend W.o.r.k. Program?
6 students attend W.o.r.k. Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of W.o.r.k. Program students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.o.r.k. Program?
W.o.r.k. Program has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does W.o.r.k. Program offer ?
W.o.r.k. Program offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W.o.r.k. Program part of?
W.o.r.k. Program is part of River Bend Education School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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