- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Sejong Academy Upper School
Federal NCES profile for Sejong Academy Upper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270038605247Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sejong Academy Upper School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #14 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sejong Academy Upper School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sejong Academy Upper School ranks #14 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Sejong Academy of Minnesota · Minnesota
NCES ID 270038605247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sejong Academy Upper School shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 270038605247 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
136 enr · 15.1:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Sejong Academy Lower School (196 students)
Sejong Academy Upper School shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Sejong Academy Upper School compares
Sejong Academy Upper School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 109% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 97.1%
African American 2.2%
White 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Sejong Academy Upper School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Sejong Academy of Minnesota reports $16,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sejong Academy Upper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sejong Academy Lower School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sejong Academy Upper School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sejong Academy Upper School
How many students attend Sejong Academy Upper School?
Sejong Academy Upper School has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sejong Academy Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sejong Academy Upper School is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sejong Academy Upper School?
89.3% of students at Sejong Academy Upper School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sejong Academy Upper School?
The largest demographic group at Sejong Academy Upper School is Asian at 97.1% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sejong Academy Upper School?
Sejong Academy Upper School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sejong Academy Upper School rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Sejong Academy Upper School ranks #14 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Sejong Academy of Minnesota?
Besides Sejong Academy Upper School, Sejong Academy of Minnesota also operates Sejong Academy Lower School (196 students). See the Sejong Academy of Minnesota district page for the complete list.