The Minnesota Security Hospital is a secure psychiatric hospital located in St. Peter, Minnesota. It serves people who have been committed by the court as mentally ill and dangerous. It was established as St. Peter State Hospital in 1866 under the Kirkbride Plan.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (18-19)
2 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
1 teacher
Year Founded
December 6, 1866
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(18-19)n/a
2%
Asian
(18-19)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(18-19)n/a
9%
Black
(18-19)n/a
11%
White
(18-19)100%
66%
Hawaiian
(18-19)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(18-19)n/a
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
100%
28%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St. Peter Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mn Security Hospital Yaap?
2 students attend Mn Security Hospital Yaap.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mn Security Hospital Yaap students are White.
What grades does Mn Security Hospital Yaap offer ?
Mn Security Hospital Yaap offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mn Security Hospital Yaap part of?
Mn Security Hospital Yaap is part of St. Peter Public School District.
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