Project Search serves 8 students in grades 12.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Project Search ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Project Search's student population of 8 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Project Search is 0.38, which is less 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
8:1
13:1
Hispanic
25%
12%
White
75%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Project Search?
8 students attend Project Search.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Project Search students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Project Search?
Project Search has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Project Search offer ?
Project Search offers enrollment in grades 12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Project Search part of?
Project Search is part of Centennial Public School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school district is in bad fiscal trouble and programs continue to be cut. Don't put your kids in this school. Ot used to be good, no longer!
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