Sejong Academy Upper School

Summary:

Sejong Academy Upper School is a public charter high school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a unique student population that is over 90% Asian. This high-performing school has seen significant improvements in its academic outcomes and statewide ranking in recent years.

Sejong Academy Upper School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in reading and science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 63.64% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Reading for 10th grade and 63.64% proficient or better in MCA-III Science for End of Course, both significantly higher than the state averages. This strong academic performance has contributed to the school's impressive rise in statewide ranking, from 341 out of 428 Minnesota high schools in 2020-2021 to 29 out of 480 in 2023-2024, earning it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, nearby schools like Leap High School and Rondo Campus have much lower academic proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings.

Despite its strong academic performance, Sejong Academy Upper School serves a student population with significant economic challenges, with a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 91.74% to 95.08% in recent years. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, indicating that the school is providing valuable educational opportunities to a community with greater economic needs. While the Sejong Academy of Minnesota district as a whole has lower proficiency rates in some areas, such as math, Sejong Academy Upper School appears to be outperforming the district average, potentially due to factors specific to the school's leadership, teaching staff, or student population.

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Public, Charter 7-12

1885 University Ave. W
Saint Paul, MN 55104-8888

(651) 301-8722

District: Sejong Academy of Minnesota

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 111

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

91.9%

African American:

3.6%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sejong Academy Upper School ranks worse than 63.3% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.24. (See more...)

Compare Details Sejong Academy Upper School ranks better than 94% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sejong Academy Upper School 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sejong Academy Upper School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sejong Academy Upper School 345^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Sejong Academy Upper School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Sejong Academy Upper School 29^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Sejong Academy Upper School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Sejong Academy of Minnesota:

SchoolDigger ranks Sejong Academy of Minnesota 215^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sejong Academy Upper School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sejong Academy Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.24	345^th	545	36.7%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Sejong Academy Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.76	3^rd	158	98.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sejong Academy Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.38	201^st	473	57.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sejong Academy Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.87	328^th	474	30.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sejong Academy Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.01	263^rd	479	45.1%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Sejong Academy Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.82	77^th	111	30.6%

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

Rank History for Sejong Academy Upper School

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Rank History for all high school students at Sejong Academy Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	29.43	341^st	428	20.3%
2022	39.13	319^th	472	32.4%
2024	88.79	29^th	480	94.0%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Sejong Academy Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.88	21^st	78	73.1%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sejong Academy Upper School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	0	1	21	0	22
2021	0	1	41	3	45
2022	0	1	58	2	61
2023	3	2	112	4	121
2024	2	4	102	3	111

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

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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 Sejong Academy Upper School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	22	4.4	5.0	86.4
2021	45	4.3	10.4	93.3
2022	61	6.1	9.9	95.1
2023	121	9.0	13.3	91.7
2024	111	10.6	10.3	83.8

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 Sejong Academy Upper School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	22	4.4	5.0	86.4
2021	45	4.3	10.4	93.3
2022	61	6.1	9.9	95.1
2023	121	9.0	13.3	91.7
2024	111	10.6	10.3	83.8

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.

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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 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Sejong Academy Upper School	Public, Charter	7-12	1885 University Ave. W	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Sejong Academy of Minnesota	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 301-8722	111	11	10.3	83.8%	2 (1.8%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	88.8	29^th of 480 public high schools	94.0%					(n/a)	6.3	28.1		19.6	25.0	29.0	63.6	34.5	37.5	63.6	44.2
Rondo Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	1821 University Ave W	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Minnesota Internship Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 588-1449	47	4	11.6	95.7%	0 (0.0%)	36 (76.6%)	7 (14.9%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)												$16,982
MN Online High School - I.S.	Public	9-12	2314 University Ave W Ste 10	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Minnesota Online High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	2314 University Ave W Ste 10	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Minnesota Online High School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(800) 764-8166	247	25	9.8	26.3%	175 (70.9%)	17 (6.9%)	24 (9.7%)	9 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.1%)								(n/a)												$10,799
Avalon School	Public, Charter	9-12	700 Glendale St	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 649-5495	176	16	10.8	31.3%	122 (69.3%)	11 (6.3%)	14 (8.0%)	8 (4.5%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.1%)	81.4	65^th of 480 public high schools	86.5%		81.8	67^th of 476 public high schools	85.9%	2			36.7	36.7			63.2	63.2		68.8	68.8	$19,443
LEAP High School Summer	Public	8-12	631 Albert Street N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$5,237
Online High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	700 Glendale St	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Avalon School	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(651) 649-5495	21	1	31.3	61.9%	11 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (23.8%)	1 (4.8%)	3 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)
Jennings Experiential High School	Public, Charter	7-12	2455 University Ave West	Saint Paul	55114	Ramsey County	Jennings Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 649-5403	47	5	9.4	83.0%	12 (25.5%)	18 (38.3%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (27.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)								(n/a)												$13,875
Alternative Learning Center Secondary Extended Programs	Public	5-12	1930 Como Ave	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$10,399
Alternative Learning Center Secondary Special Sites	Public	6-12	1930 Como Ave	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 744-1330	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$5,237

Frequently Asked Questions about Sejong Academy Upper School

How many students attend Sejong Academy Upper School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 111 students attended Sejong Academy Upper School.

Is Sejong Academy Upper School a good school?

Yes. Sejong Academy Upper School ranks in the top 6.0% of Minnesota high schools.

What district is Sejong Academy Upper School in?

Sejong Academy of Minnesota

What is the racial makeup of Sejong Academy Upper School?

Students at Sejong Academy Upper School are 92% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

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