GAP SCHOOL

Located in West Saint Paul, GAP School serves approximately 200 youth and young adults (ages 16-24) annually through education and enrichment; training that leads to employment; and social and emotional supports. 

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EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

At GAP, we offer at-risk adolescents a safe, structured environment in which to learn and grow. With a significantly lower staff-to-student ratio than mainstream public schools, our teachers develop strong personal relationships with GAP students that help us identify and address each individual’s unique needs.

GAP’s suite of culturally appropriate, community-based educational services help diverse, economically disadvantaged youth overcome the realities of their backgrounds and greatly improve their economic and occupational outcomes.

Make it Today!
GAP’s accredited, comprehensive high school diploma program serves grades 9-12 and emphasizes the acquisition of strong basic academic skills that promote college and career readiness. Leadership development and community service learning are also core components of the program. The high school program is accredited through MNSAA.  

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Youthbuild Saint Paul
GAP makes a difference in our students’ lives by giving them the tools and credentials they need to achieve economic stability and improve potential for higher lifetime earnings. Our goal is to make education and employment training a possibility for young adults in our community who face significant barriers.

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GAP provides a continuum of social and emotional support services for children, youth, young adults and families.

• Prevention, early intervention and mental health services.
• Indigenous Youth Cultural Mentoring Program provides Native Youth in St. Paul with mentoring, language instruction in Dakota and Ojibwe, and instruction in traditional ceremonies.
• Mentoring is provided for all MIT high school students as well as for Opportunity Youth enrolled in the Youthbuild program.
• Other supports include transportation, meals, health and wellness support.
• Social work services are provided by social work students in partnership with Metropolitan University.