Secondary Special Education serves 20 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Secondary Special Education's student population of 20 students has stayed relatively flat 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
20 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
40%
10%
Black
30%
12%
White
20%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
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?
20 students attend Secondary Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Secondary Special Education students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Secondary Special Education?
Secondary Special Education has a student ration of 10:1, 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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