Serving 111 students in grades 7-12, Sejong Academy Upper School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sejong Academy Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sejong Academy Upper School's student population of 111 students has grown by 146% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 175% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Sejong Academy Upper School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sejong Academy Upper School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
92%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 is Sejong Academy Upper School's ranking?
Sejong Academy Upper School is ranked #1132 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sejong Academy Upper School?
The graduation rate of Sejong Academy Upper School is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sejong Academy Upper School?
111 students attend Sejong Academy Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sejong Academy Upper School students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sejong Academy Upper School?
Sejong Academy Upper School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sejong Academy Upper School offer ?
Sejong Academy Upper School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sejong Academy Upper School part of?
Sejong Academy Upper School is part of Sejong Academy Of Minnesota School District.
In what neighborhood is Sejong Academy Upper School located?
Sejong Academy Upper School is located in the Hamline Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Hamline Midway.
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