At a glance
Reported students
136
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
166
Sejong Academy Upper School: 136 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
22.8:1 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
- 86
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.2:1
What the reported data says about Sejong Academy Upper School
Sejong Academy Upper School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Maplewood. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Sejong Academy of Minnesota. NCES reports 136 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.8:1, above 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 Asian (97.1%) and Black (2.2%). English learners represent 95.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sejong Academy Upper School
- 1How do the reported 22.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.97 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 1 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
- 95.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic0%
- Black2.2%
- Asian97.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 Sejong Academy of Minnesota
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Sejong Academy Upper School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tartan Senior High High · North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale | 09–12 | 1,687 | 1.5 mi |
| Harding Senior High High · Saint Paul Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,591 | 2 mi |
| Twin Cities Academy High · Charter · Twin Cities Academy | 06–12 | 547 | 2 mi |
| Therapeutic Education Collective (T High · North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale | 06–12 | 9 | 2.3 mi |
| Lionsgate Academy AIM High · Charter · Lionsgate Academy | 12–12 | 51 | 3 mi |
| The Next Step High · North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale | 11–12 | 84 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sejong Academy Upper School
What grades does Sejong Academy Upper School serve?
Sejong Academy Upper School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sejong Academy of Minnesota.
How many students attend Sejong Academy Upper School?
Sejong Academy Upper School reported 136 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 86 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sejong Academy Upper School?
The calculated ratio is 22.8:1, based on 136 students and 5.97 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 Sejong Academy Upper School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sejong Academy Upper School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Sejong Academy Upper School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.3% 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 Sejong Academy Upper School in?
Sejong Academy Upper School is part of Sejong Academy of Minnesota, based in Maplewood, MN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sejong Academy Upper School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tartan Senior High (1.5 mi), Harding Senior High (2 mi), Twin Cities Academy (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.