South Education Center Academy

Public 5-12

7450 Penn Ave S
Richfield, MN 55423-8888

(612) 355-5910

District: Intermediate School District 287

Student/teacher ratio: 6.5

Number of students: 43

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.2%

African American:

25.6%

Two or more races:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Education Center Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Education Center Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at South Education Center Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.2%), African American (25.6%), two or more races (14%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Education Center Academy is 6.5, which is the 6^th best among 0 high schools in the Intermediate School District 287. (See more...)

Compare South Education Center Academy employs 6.5 full-time teachers.

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Rank History for South Education Center Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2009	4.55	225^th	234	3.8%
2010	6.56	481^st	540	10.9%
2011	9.45	462^nd	545	15.2%
2012	2.78	525^th	539	2.6%
2013	3.37	511^th	534	4.3%
2014	4.04	463^rd	483	4.1%
2015	2.87	497^th	504	1.4%
2016	4.84	455^th	489	7.0%
2017	5.34	451^st	489	7.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Education Center Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	1	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1
2001	22	11	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	40
2002	18	12	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	38
2003	18	12	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	38
2004	13	11	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	25
2005	11	10	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	29
2006	9	11	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	31
2007	11	16	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	32
2008	9	22	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	47
2009	34	36	10	33	1	n/a	n/a	114
2010	34	45	6	43	1	n/a	n/a	129
2011	49	33	1	51	1	0	8	143
2012	43	29	1	50	0	0	17	140
2013	37	42	2	62	2	0	8	153
2014	36	26	2	50	4	0	5	123
2015	27	31	4	54	1	0	3	120
2016	28	45	3	51	5	0	4	136
2017	15	24	2	33	2	1	6	83
2018	24	24	3	37	1	1	8	98
2019	26	22	1	40	3	0	4	96
2020	20	27	1	33	1	1	6	89
2021	15	17	2	27	1	1	8	71
2022	5	7	0	22	0	1	3	38
2023	5	11	1	19	0	1	6	43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Education Center Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1	0.0	0.0	n/a
2001	40	2.0	20.0	27.5
2002	38	3.1	12.3	73.7
2003	38	3.1	12.3	73.7
2004	25	2.7	9.3	68
2005	29	3.6	8.1	86.2
2006	31	2.3	13.5	83.9
2007	32	2.4	13.3	81.3
2008	47	3.0	15.7	17
2009	114	10.6	10.8	52.6
2010	129	11.1	11.6	89.9
2011	143	10.8	13.2	79
2012	140	18.0	7.7	70.7
2013	153	15.2	10.0	75.8
2014	123	16.0	7.6	79.7
2015	120	13.0	9.2	74.2
2016	136	13.0	10.4	69.9
2017	83	11.7	7.0	65.1
2018	98	10.0	9.7	76.5
2019	96	10.0	9.5	70.8
2020	89	9.5	9.3	60.7
2021	71	8.2	8.6	66.2
2022	38	7.4	5.1	63.2
2023	43	6.5	6.5	72.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Education Center Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1	0.0	0.0	n/a
2001	40	2.0	20.0	27.5
2002	38	3.1	12.3	73.7
2003	38	3.1	12.3	73.7
2004	25	2.7	9.3	68
2005	29	3.6	8.1	86.2
2006	31	2.3	13.5	83.9
2007	32	2.4	13.3	81.3
2008	47	3.0	15.7	17
2009	114	10.6	10.8	52.6
2010	129	11.1	11.6	89.9
2011	143	10.8	13.2	79
2012	140	18.0	7.7	70.7
2013	153	15.2	10.0	75.8
2014	123	16.0	7.6	79.7
2015	120	13.0	9.2	74.2
2016	136	13.0	10.4	69.9
2017	83	11.7	7.0	65.1
2018	98	10.0	9.7	76.5
2019	96	10.0	9.5	70.8
2020	89	9.5	9.3	60.7
2021	71	8.2	8.6	66.2
2022	38	7.4	5.1	63.2
2023	43	6.5	6.5	72.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Education Center Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	96	43	55.2%
African American	22	11	50%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	40	19	52.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	26	5	80.8%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.8%	72.1%	1.3%

Schools Near South Education Center Academy

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Secondary Special Education	Public	12	7450 Penn Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Richfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 798-6202	25	2	12.5	84.0%	8 (32.0%)	6 (24.0%)	9 (36.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)							(n/a)							$6,395
South Education Center Academy	Public	5-12	7450 Penn Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(612) 355-5910	43	7	6.5	72.1%	5 (11.6%)	11 (25.6%)	19 (44.2%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	6 (14.0%)							(n/a)
Seca - Is	Public	9-12	7450 Penn Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center - Seca - Ey	Public	7-12	7450 Penn Ave So	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(612) 355-5910	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center Richefield - Success at 15	Public	7-12	7001 Harriet Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center Richfield High School-Is	Public	9-12	7001 Harriet Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Richfield Senior High	Public	9-12	7001 Harriet Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Richfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 798-6100	1,270	65	19.6	64.9%	316 (24.9%)	190 (15.0%)	595 (46.9%)	47 (3.7%)	13 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	108 (8.5%)	29.9	353^rd of 480 public high schools	26.5%	33.2	347^th of 476 public high schools	27.1%	6	22.7	22.7	38.7	38.7	16.7	16.7	$16,095
Richfield High School Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	7001 Harriet Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Bloomington Transition Center	Public	9-12	2575 West 88th Street	Bloomington	55431	Hennepin County	Bloomington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 681-6259	51	4	12.7	68.6%	22 (43.1%)	6 (11.8%)	16 (31.4%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.8%)							(n/a)							$43,012
Choice Academy	Public	9-12	8800 Queen Ave S	Bloomington	55431	Hennepin County	Bloomington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 681-6172	89	4	20.1	59.6%	24 (27.0%)	14 (15.7%)	35 (39.3%)	3 (3.4%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (12.4%)							(n/a)							$11,611

Frequently Asked Questions about South Education Center Academy

What is the racial makeup of South Education Center Academy?

Students at South Education Center Academy are 44% Hispanic, 26% African American, 14% Two or more races, 12% White, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend South Education Center Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 43 students attended South Education Center Academy.

What district is South Education Center Academy in?

Intermediate School District 287

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)		MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Secondary Special Education	Public	12	7450 Penn Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Richfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 798-6202	25	2	12.5	84.0%	8 (32.0%)	6 (24.0%)	9 (36.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)							$6,395
South Education Center Academy	Public	5-12	7450 Penn Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(612) 355-5910	43	7	6.5	72.1%	5 (11.6%)	11 (25.6%)	19 (44.2%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	6 (14.0%)								(n/a)
Seca - Is	Public	9-12	7450 Penn Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center - Seca - Ey	Public	7-12	7450 Penn Ave So	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(612) 355-5910	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center Richefield - Success at 15	Public	7-12	7001 Harriet Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center Richfield High School-Is	Public	9-12	7001 Harriet Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Richfield Senior High	Public	9-12	7001 Harriet Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Richfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 798-6100	1,270	65	19.6	64.9%	316 (24.9%)	190 (15.0%)	595 (46.9%)	47 (3.7%)	13 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	108 (8.5%)	29.9	353^rd of 480 public high schools	26.5%		33.2	347^th of 476 public high schools	27.1%	6	22.7	22.7	38.7	38.7	16.7	16.7	$16,095
Richfield High School Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	7001 Harriet Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bloomington Transition Center	Public	9-12	2575 West 88th Street	Bloomington	55431	Hennepin County	Bloomington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 681-6259	51	4	12.7	68.6%	22 (43.1%)	6 (11.8%)	16 (31.4%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.8%)								(n/a)							$43,012
Choice Academy	Public	9-12	8800 Queen Ave S	Bloomington	55431	Hennepin County	Bloomington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 681-6172	89	4	20.1	59.6%	24 (27.0%)	14 (15.7%)	35 (39.3%)	3 (3.4%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (12.4%)								(n/a)							$11,611