917 Tesa serves 133 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
917 Tesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
917 Tesa's student population of 133 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 425% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Motto
Purposeful. Personalized. Partners.
School Rankings
The diversity score of 917 Tesa is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
56%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend 917 Tesa?
133 students attend 917 Tesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of 917 Tesa students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 917 Tesa?
917 Tesa has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does 917 Tesa offer ?
917 Tesa offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 917 Tesa part of?
917 Tesa is part of Intermediate School District 917.
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