Very Good
#585 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 29% in state
Renville County West Senior High
High School · Renville County West Schools · Renville, MN
A high school in Renville, MN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 338, Renville, MN 56284
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Renville County West Senior High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
49.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Renville County West 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,196/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Renville), 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
$75,417
Median home value
$141,800
Median rent
$662/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56284; 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.
Renville County West Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,472NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Renville County West Senior High is listed in Renville County West Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Renville County West Senior High
Renville County West Senior High is a public high school in Renville, MN, part of Renville County West Schools, serving approximately 229 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Renville County West Senior High
What grades does Renville County West Senior High serve?
Renville County West Senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Renville County West Senior High?
Renville County West Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renville County West Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Renville County West Senior High is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Renville County West Senior High rank in MN?
Renville County West Senior High ranks #585 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Renville County West Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Renville County West Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Renville County West Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Renville County West Senior High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Renville County West Senior High a charter school?
No, Renville County West Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Renville County West Senior High a Title I school?
No, Renville County West Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Renville County West Senior High?
49.8% of students at Renville County West 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Renville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (320) 329-8368
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 56284)
- 2,099
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
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 56284; 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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