Saint Paul, MN

SEJONG ACADEMY

EIN 46-1710874

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth Low-income Immigrants & refugees

Mission

Sejong Academy is committed to providing an academically rigorous education to Twin Cities students through immersion experience in Korean language and culture by using research-based curricula, high standards for accountability and promoting an appreciation for diversity and international cultures.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) school Contributions are tax-deductible

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About SEJONG ACADEMY

Sejong Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Saint Paul, Minnesota offering Korean-English immersion and serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade. The school emphasizes bilingualism, intercultural understanding, and academically rigorous instruction while serving a high proportion of English-language learners and low-income families. Sejong operates as an authorized IB World School for its upper grades and works with a Minnesota charter authorizer to meet state performance and accountability requirements. In recent years the school has grown its programs and facilities, continued annual public 990 filings, and implemented community supports such as universal school meals under the Community Eligibility Provision.

Notable achievements

IB Middle Years Program authorization

Sejong Academy received authorization to offer the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) for its upper grades, integrating an international, inquiry-based curriculum into grades 7–10.

Growth to PreK–12 and facility expansion

Founded in 2014 as a K–6 Korean immersion charter, Sejong expanded to serve Pre-K through 12th grade and moved into upgraded facilities as enrollment grew from roughly a few dozen students at opening to several hundred students within the first seven years.

Universal school meals (CEP)

Approved to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision, Sejong provides free breakfast and lunch to all students to reduce food insecurity and remove barriers to learning.

At a glance

Total assets: $13.8M
Annual revenue: $7.0M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)School
EIN: 46-1710874
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: www.sejongacademy.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Designated an International Baccalaureate World School for its Middle Years Programme, signaling compliance with IB standards and practices for international education.

Recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education and cited among high-quality charter schools in state reporting; noted for strong English-language-learner supports and multicultural programming.

Featured in local and regional media for its unique Korean immersion model, program growth, and community impact as the first Korean language and culture public charter school in the Midwest.

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