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Secondary Special Education
High School · RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
7450 PENN AVE S, Richfield, MN 55423
Enrollment
19
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
19
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Grades
12th – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Secondary Special Education
Secondary Special Education is a public high school in Richfield, MN, part of the RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 19 students in grades 12th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.3:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $84,102, where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 19 students, Secondary Special Education is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 6.3:1, Secondary Special Education offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 19 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Address
- 7450 PENN AVE S, Richfield, MN 55423
- Website
- richfield.k12.mn.us
- Phone
- (612) 798-6202
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
7450 PENN AVE S, Richfield, MN 55423
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Secondary Special Education may also want to explore other high schools in the area. RICHFIELD SENIOR HIGH (rated 7.4/10, 1.4 miles away). Another option is BLOOMINGTON TRANSITION CENTER (rated 7.3/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Bloomington). Additionally, ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS (rated 7.2/10, 1.8 miles away). For more schools in Richfield, see our Richfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| South Education Center Academy Richfield | 0.0 mi | 6.9 |
| BLESSED TRINITY-PENN CAMPUS Richfield | 0.1 mi | 6.7 |
| RICHFIELD MIDDLE Richfield | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Seven Hills - Richfield Middle Richfield | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary Richfield | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
| WASHBURN ELEMENTARY Bloomington | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| New Code Academy Elementary Bloomington | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| SHERIDAN HILLS ELEMENTARY Richfield | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| STEP BY STEP MONTESSORI SCHOOL Edina | 1.3 mi | — |
| BLOOMINGTON TRANSITION CENTER Bloomington | 1.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Choice Academy Bloomington | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| CENTRAL EDUCATION CENTER Richfield | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Central Education Center PreK Richfield | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| School #532 Edina | 1.3 mi | — |
| RICHFIELD SENIOR HIGH Richfield | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| CORNELIA ELEMENTARY Edina | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| SciTech Academy Charter School Richfield | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Anthony Middle Minneapolis | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
| ARMATAGE ELEMENTARY Minneapolis | 2.3 mi | 6.5 |
| ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS Richfield | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55423 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,102
Median Home Value
$320,300
Median Rent
$1,334/mo
Population
36,779
College Educated
44.3%
Homeownership
62.5%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
38.9
Community Profile
The community surrounding Secondary Special Education has a median household income of $84,102. It is a well-educated community where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $320,300, with a median rent of $1,334/month. The local poverty rate of 7.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| 917 Riverside School Hastings, MN | — |
| AITKIN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM Aitkin, MN | — |
| ARETE ACADEMY Saint Louis Park, MN | — |
| Alternative Learning Cooperative Henderson, MN | — |
| Anchor Columbia Heights, MN | — |
| BENSON AREA LEARNING CENTER Benson, MN | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Secondary Special Education
What grades does Secondary Special Education serve?
Secondary Special Education serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Secondary Special Education?
Secondary Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 19 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Secondary Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Secondary Special Education is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Secondary Special Education a charter school?
No, Secondary Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Secondary Special Education a Title I school?
No, Secondary Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Secondary Special Education?
78.9% of students at Secondary Special Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,734/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Richfield). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 19
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 78.9%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Phone
- (612) 798-6202
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,043
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,931
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