287 Quick Facts
Who is Intermediate District 287?
Intermediate District 287 is a consortium of 12 west metro school districts offering more than 140 programs and services specially designed to help meet the unique learning needs of member district students. For our many programs listed below, students are referred by their district of residence. In some cases, students and parents can choose to enroll directly.
In addition to student services, District 287 offers other educational support services including: staff development; conference center; legal services; testing and assessment services; and student accounting and billing services.
Member Districts
District 287 is an education partner focused on innovative solutions for twelve Member Districts including: Brooklyn Center, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Orono, Osseo, Richfield, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park, Wayzata and Westonka. We also serve students from non-member districts and our on-line classes include students from across the country and Canada.
Students Served by District 287 during 2011-2012 School Year
Preliminary Reports
Area Learning Center |
1,738 |
Career Tech |
543 |
Gifted Education |
321 |
Mentor Program |
54 |
Northern Star Online |
2,013 |
Special Education |
4,675 |
World Languages |
754 |
Total headcount includes part-time and full-time students |
10,098 |
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Number of MN districts served - student services and programs |
143 |
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Number of MN districts served - both staff and student services |
120 |
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Facilities/Schools Operated |
9 |
Sites owned |
5 |
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Employees |
847 |
Percent of licensed staff with a Master's Degree or above |
60 |
How is District 287 funded?
District 287 operates on a fee for service basis. Revenue to fund student services is generated by tuition billing. District 287 manages an $83 million budget.
Our Important Mission
The mission of Intermediate District 287 is to be the premier provider of innovative specialized services to ensure that each member district can meet the unique learning needs of its students.
District 287 Source: 2011-2012
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