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#180 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 9% in state

Royalton High School

High School · Royalton Public School District · Royalton, MN

A high school in Royalton, MN where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

120 S HAWTHORN ST, Royalton, MN 56373

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$11,812
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at Royalton High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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 Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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

29.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Royalton High School 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,893/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Royalton), 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

$91,544

Median home value

$266,700

Median rent

$842/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56373; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Royalton Public School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Royalton High School is listed in ROYALTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Royalton High School

Royalton High School is a public high school in Royalton, MN, part of Royalton Public School District, serving approximately 292 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Royalton High School

What grades does Royalton High School serve?

Royalton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Royalton High School?

Royalton High School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Royalton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Royalton High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Royalton High School rank in MN?

Royalton High School ranks #180 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Royalton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Royalton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Royalton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Royalton High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Royalton High School a charter school?

No, Royalton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Royalton High School a Title I school?

No, Royalton High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royalton High School?

29.8% of students at Royalton High School 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
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Morrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 56373)
3,248
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
38.8
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 56373; 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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