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#729 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 37% in state
Sejong Academy Upper School
High School · Sejong Academy of Minnesota · Saint Paul, MN
A Sejong Academy of Minnesota charter high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1885 UNIVERSITY AVE. W, Saint Paul, MN 55104
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Sejong Academy Upper School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 40% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (2022 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sejong Academy Upper School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,038
Median home value
$290,900
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondo CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Minnesota Online High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Avalon SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Jennings Experiential High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 7–12 | 1.1 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sejong Academy of Minnesota
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sejong Academy Upper School is listed in Sejong Academy of Minnesota; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sejong Academy Upper School
Sejong Academy Upper School is a public high school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Sejong Academy of Minnesota, serving approximately 111 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #729 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sejong Academy Upper School
What grades does Sejong Academy Upper School serve?
Sejong Academy Upper School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Sejong Academy Upper School?
Sejong Academy Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sejong Academy Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sejong Academy Upper School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sejong Academy Upper School rank in MN?
Sejong Academy Upper School ranks #729 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sejong Academy Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sejong Academy Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sejong Academy Upper School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sejong Academy Upper School has 30% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Sejong Academy Upper School a charter school?
Yes, Sejong Academy Upper School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sejong Academy Upper School a Title I school?
No, Sejong Academy Upper School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sejong Academy Upper School?
83.8% of students at Sejong Academy Upper School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (651) 301-8722
- Area population (ZIP 55104)
- 45,777
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts, multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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