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Rps Online High School

High School · Rochester Public School District · Rochester, MN

A Rochester Public School District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

2435 20TH ST SE, Rochester, MN 55904

  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics3.6Needs Improvement33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$14,804
Chronic Absenteeism95%

Students at Rps Online High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math ProficiencyNot reported
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.7%

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 Rps Online 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,527/100K

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

$76,434

Median home value

$237,200

Median rent

$1,253/mo

College educated

37.2%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55904; 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mayo Senior HighEnrollment path unverified5.98–121.0 mi1,820Compare →
Care & Treatment at EscEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–121.3 mi5Compare →
Care & Treatment Hospital/homeboundEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.3 mi4Compare →
Rochester Phoenix AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.3K–121.3 mi81Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Rochester Public School District

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#32 of 34
District spending per student
$14,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rps Online High School

Rps Online High School is a public high school in Rochester, MN, part of Rochester Public School District, serving approximately 201 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,964 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rps Online High School

What grades does Rps Online High School serve?

Rps Online High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rps Online High School?

Rps Online High School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rps Online High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rps Online High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rps Online High School rank in MN?

Rps Online High School ranks #1,964 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Rps Online High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rps Online High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Rps Online High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rps Online High School has 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Rps Online High School a charter school?

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

Is Rps Online High School a Title I school?

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

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

56.7% of students at Rps Online 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
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Olmsted County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 55904)
29,682
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
35.4
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
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.
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 55904; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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