Duluth Public Schools is a school district based in Duluth, Minnesota. It is also known as Independent School District #709. The district covers the majority of the municipality of Duluth. It also covers the majority of Rice Lake, as well as Gnesen, Lakewood, Normanna, and North Star townships.
Special Ed. N.p. serves 25 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Special Ed. N.p. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Special Ed. N.p.'s student population of 25 students has grown by 2400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Special Ed. N.p. is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
96%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Duluth Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Special Ed. N.p.?
25 students attend Special Ed. N.p..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Special Ed. N.p. students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Special Ed. N.p. offer ?
Special Ed. N.p. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Special Ed. N.p. part of?
Special Ed. N.p. is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Special Ed. N.p. located?
Special Ed. N.p. is located in the Duluth Heights neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 4 other public schools located in Duluth Heights.
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