Enrollment
24
High
DISTRICT 430 · STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 273175002652
SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION
7450 PENN AVE S, RICHFIELD, MN 55423 · (612) 798-6202 · Hennepin County
GRADES 12–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL24 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
15 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 12 | 24 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Hennepin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 24 | #625 of 764 | #88 of 100 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
24
+2 (+9%) vs 2020
+41% since 2000-01, when it was 17
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
was 11.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 24 | 5.9 | 4.0:1 | 63% (15) |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 3.3 | 5.8:1 | 79% (15) |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 2 | 12.5:1 | 84% (21) |
| 2020-21 | 22 | 2 | 11.0:1 | 59% (13) |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 3 | 5.0:1 | 67% (10) |
| 2015-16 | 14 | 4 | 3.5:1 | 57% (8) |
| 2010-11 | 17 | 4 | 4.3:1 | 59% (10) |
| 2000-01 | 17 | 1 | 17.0:1 | 24% (4) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION.
Since 2017-18: students up 60% (15 to 24); teachers up 97% (3 to 5.9).
About SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION
The public high school SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION is located in RICHFIELD, Minnesota. The school counted 24 students in 2024-25, covering grade 12. The school is 94% below the average for high schools in Minnesota.
RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT counts 4,094 students in its 10 schools, and SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION is one of them.
The largest racial or ethnic group at SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION is Hispanic, with 33% of students. Other groups include 29% White, 17% Black, 13% multiracial, and 8% Asian. The county population is about 8% Hispanic.
The school lists 5.9 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.0:1. Compared with the 16.3:1 average for high schools in Minnesota, this school's ratio is lower. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 63% of the student body. It compares with 43% for public schools in Hennepin County.
In Hennepin County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $97,653 a year, roughly 54% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Public schools in Hennepin County number 496, with about 177,509 students.
South Education Center Academy is less than a tenth of a mile from SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION, the shortest distance to any other public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Suburb: Large: in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose from 22 to 24, a 9% gain. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 11.0:1 to 4.0:1.
The discussion board for SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Hennepin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,269,496
Census ACS
Median income
$97,653
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
496
177,509 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- RICHFIELD SENIOR HIGHHigh · 1,183 students
- RICHFIELD MIDDLEMiddle · 808 students
- RICHFIELD STEM SCHOOLElementary · 604 students
- RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOLElementary · 529 students
- SHERIDAN HILLS ELEMENTARYElementary · 406 students
- CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARYElementary · 303 students
Other schools in RICHFIELD
- RICHFIELD SENIOR HIGHHigh · 1,183 students
- RICHFIELD MIDDLEMiddle · 808 students
- RICHFIELD STEM SCHOOLElementary · 604 students
- RICHFIELD DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOLElementary · 529 students
- PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY INC.Elementary · 515 students
- SHERIDAN HILLS ELEMENTARYElementary · 406 students
Nearby schools
- South Education Center Academy0.0 mi · 48
- RICHFIELD MIDDLE0.3 mi · 808
- Seven Hills - Richfield Middle0.7 mi · 313
- Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary0.7 mi · 303
- New Code Academy Elementary1.2 mi · 85
- WASHBURN ELEMENTARY1.2 mi · 298
Frequently asked questions
About SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATIONHow large is SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION?
SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION enrolls approximately 24 students in grades 12-12.
Is SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION an elementary, middle, or high school?
SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION is a high school covering grades 12-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION is approximately 4.0:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION?
At SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION, the student body is approximately 29% White, 33% Hispanic, 17% Black, 8% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Who oversees SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION?
SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION is overseen by RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT in Hennepin County.
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