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Laura Baker School provides education to students with developmental disabilities (nonresidential as well as residential) in a nurturing and private setting. The regular school program runs from September through June. Students from age 5 to 22 receive individualized training in basic academics and skill development for daily living, community access and future vocational opportunities. A summer school program runs from June through August, allowing students to maintain their learning while concentrating on leisure and social skills. ...read more
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Laura Baker School |
| School Level |
High school
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School Type |
Special Education School |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 7 - 11 |
| Programs for Learning Differences |
Yes |
| Learning Differences Supported |
Developmentally Disabled |
| Year
Founded |
1897 |
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County |
Rice County, MN |
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| Total
Students |
8 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
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MN )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
20% |
10% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 7 - 2 students | | Grade 8 - 2 students | | Grade 9 - 1 students | | Grade 10 - 1 students | | Grade 11 - 2 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
1 teachers |
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School |
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MN )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:8 |
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
173 days |
175 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
| Headmaster |
Joanne Sommers |
| Admissions
Director |
Jane Fenton |
| Admissions
Associate |
Jan McCorkell |
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- LAURA BAKER SCHOOL OFFERS:
Strong Academics, Personal & vocational training, Individual educational plans reviewed every six months, a psychological evaluation every three years, assistance with vocational placement upon graduation.
- Educational Services
ACADEMICS: Reading, spelling, vocabulary, math, art, physical education, individualized curriculum.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Daily living skills, personal care, community access, vocational training.
ENRICHMENT: Field trips, shopping, leisure activities.
Additional services such as health monitoring, behavior management or psychological assessments are available if needed. Fees are negotiated based on services requested.
- Profile last updated: 02/12/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
55057 ) |
| School
Zip (
55057 ) |
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MN ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
22,011 people |
4,915,288 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
46% |
25% |
| Population Average
Age |
26 years old |
35.4 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.7 persons |
2.4 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$53,438 |
$48,643 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
6.5 rooms |
5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
33 years old |
44 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (55057)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
75% / 25% |
70% / 30% |
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