Special Ed. serves 15 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Special Ed. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Special Ed.'s student population of 15 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Ed. is 0.57, which is less 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
26%
12%
White
60%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
25%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Special Ed.?
15 students attend Special Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Special Ed. students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Special Ed.?
Special Ed. has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Special Ed. offer ?
Special Ed. offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Special Ed. part of?
Special Ed. is part of St. Louis Park Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Special Ed. located?
Special Ed. is located in the Eliot neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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