The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 is a merged school district in Minnesota, United States. SouthWest Metro is the fourth Intermediate District in the State of Minnesota.
Swmetro Chaska Level 4 serves 78 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swmetro Chaska Level 4's student population of 78 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Rankings
The diversity score of Swmetro Chaska Level 4 is 0.62, 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
5:1
13:1
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
57%
60%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Swmetro Chaska Level 4?
78 students attend Swmetro Chaska Level 4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Swmetro Chaska Level 4 students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swmetro Chaska Level 4?
Swmetro Chaska Level 4 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swmetro Chaska Level 4 offer ?
Swmetro Chaska Level 4 offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Swmetro Chaska Level 4 part of?
Swmetro Chaska Level 4 is part of Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 School District.
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