South Education Center Academy

48 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

South Education Center Academy (SECA), located in Richfield, Minnesota, is a specialized school that serves as part of the Intermediate District 287 consortium. The school is specifically designed to support students who require a more individualized or alternative approach to education than what is typically offered in a traditional high school setting. Its mission focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and therapeutic environment where students can overcome academic, behavioral, or emotional barriers to achieve success.

The curriculum at SECA emphasizes not only core academic standards but also social-emotional learning, life skills, and career readiness. Because the school caters to a diverse student body—often including those who have faced significant challenges in other academic environments—it employs a multidisciplinary staff, including specialized teachers, counselors, and support professionals. By fostering strong relationships and utilizing trauma-informed practices, South Education Center Academy strives to empower its students to graduate, gain independence, and successfully transition into post-secondary life or the workforce.

Total Students

7.4

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Education Center Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	21
Black	13
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Hispanic
21 (43.8%)
Black
13 (27.1%)
White
6 (12.5%)
Two or More
6 (12.5%)
American Indian
2 (4.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Intermediate School District 287
Phone:	(612)355-5910
Website:	http://district287.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 24