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Laker Transitions
High School · DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
1104 WEST RIVER ROAD, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
12th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Laker Transitions
Laker Transitions is a public high school in Detroit Lakes, MN, part of the DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.. The school serves approximately 11 students in grades 12th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $68,980, where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a remote town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 11 students, Laker Transitions is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1, Laker Transitions offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 11 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Address
- 1104 WEST RIVER ROAD, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
- Phone
- (218) 844-4760
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
1104 WEST RIVER ROAD, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Laker Transitions may also want to explore other high schools in the area. PERHAM SENIOR HIGH (rated 7.1/10, 20.1 miles away, in nearby Perham). Another option is DETROIT LAKES AREA LEARNING CENTER (rated 6.1/10, 0.2 miles away). Additionally, PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER (rated 6.1/10, 20.1 miles away, in nearby Perham). For more schools in Detroit Lakes, see our Detroit Lakes schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 20.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DETROIT LAKES AREA LEARNING CENTER Detroit Lakes | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| DETROIT LAKES MIDDLE Detroit Lakes | 0.3 mi | 5.4 |
| ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY Detroit Lakes | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Detroit Lakes | 0.5 mi | — |
| E-Laker Online School Detroit Lakes | 0.9 mi | — |
| DETROIT LAKES SENIOR HIGH Detroit Lakes | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| LINCOLN EARLY CHILDHOOD ED. CENTER Detroit Lakes | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| HOLY ROSARY Detroit Lakes | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| ROSSMAN ELEMENTARY Detroit Lakes | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Detroit Lakes | 3.3 mi | 2.7 |
| LAKE PARK AUDUBON ELEMENTARY Audubon | 7.7 mi | 6.5 |
| FRAZEE ELEMENTARY Frazee | 8.8 mi | 7.2 |
| FRAZEE SECONDARY Frazee | 9.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Circle of Life Academy White Earth | 17.4 mi | — |
| LAKE PARK AUDUBON SECONDARY Lake Park | 13.4 mi | 3.4 |
| OGEMA ELEMENTARY Ogema | 20.1 mi | 6.6 |
| ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Perham | 19.7 mi | 5.8 |
| PERHAM AREA LEARNING CENTER Perham | 20.1 mi | 6.1 |
| PERHAM SENIOR HIGH Perham | 20.1 mi | 7.1 |
| PRAIRIE WIND MIDDLE Perham | 20.2 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,980
Median Home Value
$286,900
Median Rent
$942/mo
Population
18,239
College Educated
31.7%
Homeownership
71.9%
Avg Commute
17.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
44.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding Laker Transitions has a median household income of $68,980. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $286,900, with a median rent of $942/month. The local poverty rate of 9.4% is relatively low. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 17 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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|---|---|
| AITKIN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM Aitkin, MN | — |
| ARETE ACADEMY Saint Louis Park, MN | — |
| Access Cottage Grove, MN | — |
| Anchor Columbia Heights, MN | — |
| BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER Benson, MN | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laker Transitions
What grades does Laker Transitions serve?
Laker Transitions serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Laker Transitions?
Laker Transitions has an enrollment of approximately 11 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laker Transitions?
The student-teacher ratio at Laker Transitions is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Laker Transitions a charter school?
No, Laker Transitions is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laker Transitions a Title I school?
No, Laker Transitions is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laker Transitions?
72.7% of students at Laker Transitions qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (1,725/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Detroit Lakes). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 11
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.7%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Becker County
- Phone
- (218) 844-4760
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
DETROIT LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.- District Enrollment
- 2,797
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,880
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