Secondary Special Education serves 19 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- 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 19 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Secondary Special Education is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
32%
12%
Black
37%
12%
White
26%
61%
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
74%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Secondary Special Education?
19 students attend Secondary Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Secondary Special Education students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Secondary Special Education?
Secondary Special Education has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Secondary Special Education offer ?
Secondary Special Education offers enrollment in grades 12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Secondary Special Education part of?
Secondary Special Education is part of Richfield School District.
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