At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
12
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
75%+25.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
WINGS ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM is a public high serving grades 7–12 in LITCHFIELD, Minnesota. The school enrolls 12 students. It is part of the MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictMEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION
County27093
CityLITCHFIELD
ZIP55355
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270004503890
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment12
White46.1%
Hispanic / Latino30.8%
Black / African American7.7%
Asian7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.7%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
46.1%
Hispanic
30.8%
Black
7.7%
Asian
7.7%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.