Secondary Special Education serves 25 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Secondary Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Secondary Special Education's student population of 25 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Secondary Special Education is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
36%
11%
Black
24%
12%
White
32%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Secondary Special Education?
25 students attend Secondary Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Secondary Special Education students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Secondary Special Education?
Secondary Special Education has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Secondary Special Education offer ?
Secondary Special Education offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Secondary Special Education part of?
Secondary Special Education is part of Richfield Public School District.
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