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Wings Alternative Program
High School · MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION
1326 EAST RIPLEY ST., Litchfield, MN 55355
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Wings Alternative Program
Wings Alternative Program is a public high school in Litchfield, MN, part of the MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION. The school serves approximately 12 students in grades 7th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $70,878, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 12 students, Wings Alternative Program 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Address
- 1326 EAST RIPLEY ST., Litchfield, MN 55355
- Phone
- (320) 543-1122
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 3 test records from MN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022).
Location
1326 EAST RIPLEY ST., Litchfield, MN 55355
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wings Alternative Program may also want to explore other high schools in the area. MAPLEWOOD ACADEMY (rated 8.6/10, 16.6 miles away, in nearby Hutchinson). Another option is LITCHFIELD SENIOR HIGH (rated 7.3/10, 1.3 miles away). Additionally, HUTCHINSON SENIOR HIGH (rated 5.3/10, 17.3 miles away, in nearby Hutchinson). For more schools in Litchfield, see our Litchfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LITCHFIELD SENIOR HIGH Litchfield | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| LITCHFIELD AREA LEARNING PROGRAM Litchfield | 1.3 mi | — |
| SCHOOL OF ST PHILIP Litchfield | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Litchfield Early Childhood Special Litchfield | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Litchfield Middle School Litchfield | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| LAKE RIPLEY ELEMENTARY Litchfield | 1.5 mi | 6.6 |
| A.C.G.C. SECONDARY Grove City | 9.0 mi | 5.0 |
| ACGC ELEMENTARY GRADES 5 AND 6 Grove City | 9.0 mi | 4.9 |
| DASSEL ELEMENTARY Dassel | 9.9 mi | 8.3 |
| EDEN VALLEY SECONDARY Eden Valley | 14.1 mi | 4.7 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Hutchinson | 14.2 mi | 2.4 |
| EDEN VALLEY ELEMENTARY Eden Valley | 14.3 mi | 5.5 |
| WATKINS ELEMENTARY Eden Valley | 13.8 mi | 6.9 |
| NORTHWOODS SDA ELEMENTARY Hutchinson | 16.4 mi | 5.9 |
| RIVERVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Grove City | 13.8 mi | — |
| MAPLEWOOD ACADEMY Hutchinson | 16.6 mi | 8.6 |
| HUTCHINSON SENIOR HIGH Hutchinson | 17.3 mi | 5.3 |
| CROW RIVER AREA LEARNING CENTER Hutchinson | 17.3 mi | — |
| CORNERSTONE Hutchinson | 17.3 mi | — |
| HUTCHINSON NIGHT ALT LEARNING CTR Hutchinson | 17.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55355 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,878
Median Home Value
$210,200
Median Rent
$929/mo
Population
9,629
College Educated
22.1%
Homeownership
75.5%
Avg Commute
19.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
44.5
Community Profile
The community surrounding Wings Alternative Program has a median household income of $70,878. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $210,200, with a median rent of $929/month. The local poverty rate of 7.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 20 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 |
|---|---|
| AITKIN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM Aitkin, MN | — |
| ARETE ACADEMY Saint Louis Park, MN | — |
| Access Cottage Grove, MN | — |
| Alternative Learning Cooperative Henderson, MN | — |
| Anchor Columbia Heights, MN | — |
| BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER Benson, MN | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wings Alternative Program
What grades does Wings Alternative Program serve?
Wings Alternative Program serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Wings Alternative Program?
Wings Alternative Program has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wings Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Wings Alternative Program is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Wings Alternative Program?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Wings Alternative Program has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Wings Alternative Program a charter school?
No, Wings Alternative Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wings Alternative Program a Title I school?
No, Wings Alternative Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wings Alternative Program?
75.0% of students at Wings Alternative Program 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 (1,321/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Litchfield). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Meeker County
- Phone
- (320) 543-1122
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION- District Enrollment
- 189
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $53,759
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