Laura Baker School
P.O. Box 211 Oak Street, Northfield, MN, 55057-0550 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (507)645-8866
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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  

School Overview:
Laura Baker School
School Level High school
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 11
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Developmentally Disabled
Year Founded 1897
County Rice County, MN
Student Body
Total Students 8 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MN ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 20% 10%
Students by Grade
Grade 7 - 2 students
Grade 8 - 2 students
Grade 9 - 1 students
Grade 10 - 1 students
Grade 11 - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 1 teachers
This School ( MN ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 173 days 175 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
Headmaster Joanne Sommers
Admissions Director Jane Fenton
Admissions Associate Jan McCorkell
 
School Notes:
  • 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 ) ( MN ) State Average
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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