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Swmetro Buffalo-transitions
High School · Southwest Metro Intermediate 288
4601 DEAN LAKES BLVD, Shakopee, MN 55379
Enrollment
22
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
22
Grades
9th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Swmetro Buffalo-transitions
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions is a public high school in Shakopee, MN, part of the Southwest Metro Intermediate 288. The school serves approximately 22 students in grades 9th – 12th. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $109,824, where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a fringe town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 22 students, Swmetro Buffalo-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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 22 students
- Type
- Public
- Address
- 4601 DEAN LAKES BLVD, Shakopee, MN 55379
- Phone
- (952) 567-8100
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
4601 DEAN LAKES BLVD, Shakopee, MN 55379
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Swmetro Buffalo-transitions may also want to explore other high schools in the area. WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER ALC (rated 6.8/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Buffalo). Another option is Terra Nova School (rated 6.3/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Buffalo). Additionally, PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER (rated 5.7/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Buffalo). For more schools in Shakopee, see our Shakopee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tatanka Elementary STEM School Buffalo | 0.1 mi | 5.1 |
| PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY Buffalo | 0.5 mi | 7.4 |
| DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY Buffalo | 0.6 mi | 4.7 |
| BUFFALO EARLY CHILD. SP. ED PROGRAM Buffalo | 0.6 mi | — |
| BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE Buffalo | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER ALC Buffalo | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER ALC MIDDLE Buffalo | 0.9 mi | — |
| Eastern Wright Program Buffalo | 0.9 mi | — |
| CORNERSTONES PROGRAM Buffalo | 0.9 mi | — |
| Terra Nova School Buffalo | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY Buffalo | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH Buffalo | 1.7 mi | 4.6 |
| PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER Buffalo | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| SWMetro Lakeside Academy Shakopee | 5.6 mi | — |
| LAKESIDE ACADEMY Buffalo | 5.6 mi | — |
| Monticello Nature Based Education Monticello | 7.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Montrose Elementary School of Innov Montrose | 8.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Little Mountain Elementary - SNW Monticello | 8.3 mi | — |
| LITTLE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY Monticello | 8.3 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55379 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$109,824
Median Home Value
$366,300
Median Rent
$1,540/mo
Population
49,084
College Educated
39.6%
Homeownership
76.5%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Median Age
35.7
Community Profile
The community surrounding Swmetro Buffalo-transitions has a median household income of $109,824. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $366,300, with a median rent of $1,540/month. The local poverty rate of 5.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| 917 Riverside School Hastings, MN | — |
| ARETE ACADEMY Saint Louis Park, MN | — |
| Alternative Learning Cooperative Henderson, MN | — |
| BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER Benson, MN | — |
| BRANCH OUT TRANSITIONAL SERVICES Mendota Heights, MN | — |
| BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY Mendota Hts, MN | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Swmetro Buffalo-transitions
What grades does Swmetro Buffalo-transitions serve?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Swmetro Buffalo-transitions?
Swmetro Buffalo-transitions has an enrollment of approximately 22 students.
Is Swmetro Buffalo-transitions a charter school?
No, Swmetro Buffalo-transitions is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swmetro Buffalo-transitions a Title I school?
No, Swmetro Buffalo-transitions is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swmetro Buffalo-transitions?
27.3% of students at Swmetro Buffalo-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
- Elevated (1,275/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Shakopee). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 27.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wright County
- Phone
- (952) 567-8100
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Southwest Metro Intermediate 288- District Enrollment
- 521
- Schools in District
- 17
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $55,872
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