Serving 52 students in grades 5-12, South Education Center Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Education Center Academy 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
South Education Center Academy's student population of 52 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Unlocking Our Students’ Potential.
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Education Center Academy is 0.71, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
46%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Education Center Academy?
The graduation rate of South Education Center Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend South Education Center Academy?
52 students attend South Education Center Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South Education Center Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Education Center Academy?
South Education Center Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Education Center Academy offer ?
South Education Center Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Education Center Academy part of?
South Education Center Academy is part of Intermediate School District 287.
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