At a glance
Reported students
48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
0
South Education Center Academy: 48 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
6.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 45
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.8:1
What the reported data says about South Education Center Academy
South Education Center Academy is a public high school serving grades 05–12 in Richfield. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Intermediate School District 287. NCES reports 48 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.5:1, below the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (43.8%) and Black (27.1%). English learners represent 35.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 31.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Education Center Academy
- 1How do the reported 6.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 35.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 31.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.34
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.5%
- Hispanic43.8%
- Black27.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Intermediate School District 287
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Education Center Academy
High · Grades 07–12
37 reported students
School #527
High · Grades 06–12
35 reported students
Gateway Academy
High · Grades 09–12
73 reported students
School #533
High · Grades 06–12
18 reported students
School #535
High · Grades 07–12
10 reported students
School #519
High · Grades 09–12
1 reported students
Public schools near South Education Center Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seca - IS High · Intermediate School District 287 | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| ALC - Seca - Ey High · Intermediate School District 287 | 07–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Secondary Special Education High · Richfield Public School District | 12–12 | 24 | under 0.1 mi |
| ALC Richfield HS-IS High · Intermediate School District 287 | 09–12 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| ALC Richefield - Success at 15 High · Intermediate School District 287 | 07–12 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| Richfield HS ALC High · Intermediate School District 287 | 09–12 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Education Center Academy
What grades does South Education Center Academy serve?
South Education Center Academy reports grades 05–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Intermediate School District 287.
How many students attend South Education Center Academy?
South Education Center Academy reported 48 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 45 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Education Center Academy?
The calculated ratio is 6.5:1, based on 48 students and 7.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Education Center Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Education Center Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Intermediate School District 287 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Education Center Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Education Center Academy in?
South Education Center Academy is part of Intermediate School District 287, based in Plymouth, MN, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Education Center Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seca - IS (under 0.1 mi), ALC - Seca - Ey (under 0.1 mi), Secondary Special Education (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.