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Southwest Metro Intermediate 288

SWMetro Buffalo-Transitions

Buffalo, Minnesota

27 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(952)567-8100School Website

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Best Student:Teacher Ratio in Minnesota

27

Students

9.8:1

S:T Ratio

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Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

A+

students per teacher
Excellent
This Week at SWMetro Buffalo-Transitions – July 27, 2026

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at SWMetro Buffalo-Transitions

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at SWMetro Buffalo-Transitions.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline
+63 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

WIDA ACCESS for ELLs

Testing window
MN

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

WIDA Alternate ACCESS

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MN
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School Details
Address

800 8th St Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313

Phone

(952)567-8100

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District

Southwest Metro Intermediate 288

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