Richfield High School is the only public traditional high school in Richfield, Minnesota, United States. The school serves grades 9-12 for the Richfield Public Schools.
Serving 1,183 students in grades 9-12, Richfield 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 16% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richfield Senior High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Minneapolis, MN, encompassing approximately 7.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge being 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Richfield Senior High School's student population of 1,183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,183 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richfield 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 Richfield Senior High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#1436 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richfield Senior High School's ranking?
Richfield Senior High School is ranked #1436 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Richfield Senior High School often compared to?
Richfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Richfield Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Richfield Senior High School?
1,183 students attend Richfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Richfield Senior High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richfield Senior High School?
Richfield Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richfield Senior High School offer ?
Richfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richfield Senior High School part of?
Richfield Senior High School is part of Richfield Public School District.
School Reviews
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