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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MEEKER AND WRIGHT SPECIAL EDUCATION·NCES 270004503890

Wings Alternative Program

1326 E RIPLEY ST, LITCHFIELD, MN 55355 · (320) 543-1122 · Meeker County
GRADES 07–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL16 STUDENTS
Enrollment
16
High
DISTRICT 20 · STATE 371
Student : Teacher
8.0:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.7:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
13 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
5
Grade 10
4
Grade 11
1
Grade 12
6
Student demographics
White
1488%
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
16%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 12%
Asian
16%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
956%
Female
744%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
16
+1 (+7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.0:1
was 15.0:1
% White
88%
was 53%
% Hispanic
6%
was 13%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
6%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Wings Alternative Program

Set in LITCHFIELD, Minnesota, Wings Alternative Program is a rural-scale secondary school, operated by Meeker and Wright Special Education. It caters to 16 students across grades 7 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 371 students per school, that is 96% below typical.

Meeker and Wright Special Education comprises 9 schools with combined enrollment of 190 students; Wings Alternative Program is among them.

On the student-mix side, Wings Alternative Program records that 88% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Other groups include 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Wings Alternative Program has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 8.0:1. The state averages around 16.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 81% of students at Wings Alternative Program qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Meeker County (around 38%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Meeker County indicate median household earnings sit near $75,446, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Meeker County runs 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,994 students), of which Wings Alternative Program is one.

Nearest neighbor: Litchfield Early Childhood Special, around 1.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 5 other public schools cluster around Wings Alternative Program.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Wings Alternative Program's enrollment has ticked up 7% since 2018, when it stood at 15 (now 16). The White share of enrollment increased from 53% to 88% over that span. Class-load math has pulled in: from 15.0:1 in 2018 to 8.0:1 in 2025.

On this page, the feed for Wings Alternative Program typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Meeker County at a glance

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Population
23,468
Census ACS
Median income
$75,446
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,994 students

Quick facts

School name
Wings Alternative Program
District
Meeker and Wright Special Education
Address
1326 E RIPLEY ST, LITCHFIELD, MN 55355
Phone
(320) 543-1122
County
Meeker County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
16
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
8.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
13 (81%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
270004503890
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Wings Alternative Program
How many students attend Wings Alternative Program?
Wings Alternative Program enrolls approximately 16 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does Wings Alternative Program serve?
Wings Alternative Program serves grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wings Alternative Program?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wings Alternative Program is approximately 8.0:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Wings Alternative Program?
At Wings Alternative Program, the student body is approximately 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian.
Is Wings Alternative Program public or private?
Wings Alternative Program is a public K-12 school, overseen by Meeker and Wright Special Education.
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