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#1668 of 1,992 schools in MN

Red Wing Senior High

High School · Red Wing Public School District · Red Wing, MN

A high school in Red Wing, MN where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2451 EAGLE RIDGE DR, Red Wing, MN 55066

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation17.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$15,657
Chronic Absenteeism48.5%

Students at Red Wing Senior High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Red Wing Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,366/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Wing), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,529

Median home value

$237,800

Median rent

$958/mo

College educated

27.2%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
5riversonline SecondaryEnrollment path unverified2.87–120.2 mi182Compare →
Pathways Program Grades 8-12Enrollment path unverified5.08–120.2 mi31Compare →
Reach ProgramsEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–120.2 mi56Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Red Wing Public School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$15,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Red Wing Senior High is listed in Red Wing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Red Wing Senior High

Red Wing Senior High is a public high school in Red Wing, MN, part of Red Wing Public School District, serving approximately 820 students in grades 8th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,668 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Red Wing Senior High

What grades does Red Wing Senior High serve?

Red Wing Senior High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Red Wing Senior High?

Red Wing Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 820 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Wing Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Wing Senior High is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Wing Senior High rank in MN?

Red Wing Senior High ranks #1,668 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Red Wing Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Wing Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Red Wing Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Wing Senior High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Red Wing Senior High a charter school?

No, Red Wing Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Red Wing Senior High a Title I school?

No, Red Wing Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Wing Senior High?

35.6% of students at Red Wing Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
820
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Goodhue County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 55066)
19,125
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
42.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55066; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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