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Kennedy High School vs. Rothsay Secondary

Should you attend Kennedy High School or Rothsay Secondary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kennedy High School
601 Randolph Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Rothsay Secondary
2040 County Road 52
Rothsay, MN 56579
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Rothsay Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 691 students in grades 9-12, Kennedy High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 133 students in grades 7-12, Rothsay Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
691 students
133 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kennedy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rothsay Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kennedy High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rothsay Secondary.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
8 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kennedy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rothsay Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fergus Falls Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rothsay Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rothsay Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#303 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
#650 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kennedy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rothsay Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in MN)(22-23 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 20% in MN)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fergus Falls Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rothsay Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in MN)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fergus Falls Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rothsay Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MN)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fergus Falls Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rothsay Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in MN)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kennedy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fergus Falls Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rothsay Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kennedy High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rothsay Secondary by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
19
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Grade 9 Students
193
25
Grade 10 Students
191
29
Grade 11 Students
161
22
Grade 12 Students
146
20

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fergus Falls Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rothsay Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rothsay Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fergus Falls Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rothsay Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rothsay Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1995-96 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fergus Falls Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rothsay Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rothsay Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fergus Falls Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rothsay Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rothsay Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fergus Falls Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rothsay Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rothsay Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kennedy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fergus Falls Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rothsay Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rothsay Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kennedy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fergus Falls Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rothsay Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kennedy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fergus Falls Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rothsay Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kennedy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fergus Falls Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rothsay Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rothsay Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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