Serving 134 students in grades 7-12, Rothsay Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rothsay Secondary's student population of 134 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rothsay Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rothsay Secondary is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#923 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rothsay Secondary's ranking?
Rothsay Secondary is ranked #923 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rothsay Secondary often compared to?
Rothsay Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Breckenridge Senior High School, Kennedy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rothsay Secondary?
The graduation rate of Rothsay Secondary is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Rothsay Secondary?
134 students attend Rothsay Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rothsay Secondary students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rothsay Secondary?
Rothsay Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rothsay Secondary offer ?
Rothsay Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Rothsay Secondary part of?
Rothsay Secondary is part of Rothsay Public School District.
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