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#1190 of 1,992 schools in MN
Redwood Valley Senior High
High School · Redwood Area School District · Redwood Falls, MN
A Redwood Area School District high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 GEORGE RAMSETH DR, Redwood Falls, MN 56283
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Redwood Valley Senior High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Redwood Valley 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,487/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redwood Falls), 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
$66,548
Median home value
$177,200
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56283; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Redwood Area School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Redwood Valley Senior High is listed in REDWOOD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Redwood Valley Senior High
Redwood Valley Senior High is a public high school in Redwood Falls, MN, part of Redwood Area School District, serving approximately 375 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,190 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Redwood Valley Senior High
What grades does Redwood Valley Senior High serve?
Redwood Valley Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Redwood Valley Senior High?
Redwood Valley Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Valley Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Valley Senior High is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Redwood Valley Senior High rank in MN?
Redwood Valley Senior High ranks #1,190 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Redwood Valley Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Redwood Valley Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Redwood Valley Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Redwood Valley Senior High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Redwood Valley Senior High a charter school?
No, Redwood Valley Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Redwood Valley Senior High a Title I school?
No, Redwood Valley Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Redwood Valley Senior High?
39.5% of students at Redwood Valley 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Redwood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (507) 644-3511
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56283)
- 6,469
- Area average commute
- 13.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 56283; 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
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