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#518 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 26% in state

Rothsay Secondary

High School · Rothsay Public School District · Rothsay, MN

A high school in Rothsay, MN serving grades 7th – 12th.

2040 COUNTY ROAD 52, Rothsay, MN 56579

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$13,182
Chronic Absenteeism36.8%

Students at Rothsay Secondary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

35.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rothsay Secondary 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low62/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$95,288

Median home value

$210,500

Median rent

$923/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

91.2%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56579; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Rothsay Public School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rothsay Secondary is listed in ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rothsay Secondary

Rothsay Secondary is a public high school in Rothsay, MN, part of Rothsay Public School District, serving approximately 133 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #518 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rothsay Secondary

What grades does Rothsay Secondary serve?

Rothsay Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Rothsay Secondary?

Rothsay Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rothsay Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rothsay Secondary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rothsay Secondary rank in MN?

Rothsay Secondary ranks #518 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Rothsay Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rothsay Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Rothsay Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rothsay Secondary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rothsay Secondary a charter school?

No, Rothsay Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rothsay Secondary a Title I school?

No, Rothsay Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rothsay Secondary?

35.3% of students at Rothsay Secondary 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
133
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wilkin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.8%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 56579)
1,070
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
37.2
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 56579; 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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