At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
72
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
81%+32.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
7–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
DREAM Technical Academy is a public high serving grades 7–12 in WILLMAR, Minnesota. The school enrolls 72 students. It is part of the TECHNICAL ACADEMIES OF MINNESOTA district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictTECHNICAL ACADEMIES OF MINNESOTA
County27067
CityWILLMAR
ZIP56201
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270038904696
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment72
White61.1%
Hispanic / Latino31.9%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
61.1%
Hispanic
31.9%
Black
2.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
4.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.