Special Ed. serves 14 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Special Ed. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Special Ed.'s student population of 14 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Ed. is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
43%
12%
White
29%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
25%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Special Ed.?
14 students attend Special Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Special Ed. students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Special Ed.?
Special Ed. has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Special Ed. offer ?
Special Ed. offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Special Ed. part of?
Special Ed. is part of St. Louis Park Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Special Ed. located?
Special Ed. is located in the Eliot neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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