Serving 362 students in grades 9-12, Redwood Valley Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Redwood Valley Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Redwood Falls, MN, covering approximately 270.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 10.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 17.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Redwood Valley Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Redwood Valley Senior High School's student population of 362 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Redwood Valley Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redwood Valley Senior High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
32%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redwood Valley Senior High School's ranking?
Redwood Valley Senior High School is ranked #1354 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Redwood Valley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Redwood Valley Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Redwood Valley Senior High School?
362 students attend Redwood Valley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Redwood Valley Senior High School students are White, 32% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Redwood Valley Senior High School?
Redwood Valley Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Redwood Valley Senior High School offer ?
Redwood Valley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Redwood Valley Senior High School part of?
Redwood Valley Senior High School is part of Redwood Area School District.
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