Secondary Special Education serves 24 students in grades 12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Secondary Special Education's student population of 24 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Secondary Special Education is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
33%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
29%
60%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Secondary Special Education?
24 students attend Secondary Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Secondary Special Education students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Secondary Special Education?
Secondary Special Education has a student ration of 4:1, 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 Public School District.
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