- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Red Wing, MN
Red Wing Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Red Wing Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273048001293
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Wing Senior High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Red Wing · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Wing Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Wing Senior High ranks #4 of 6 schools in Red Wing, MN.
School address
District: Red Wing Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273048001293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Red Wing Senior High shrank from 866 students in 2022-23 to 820 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 273048001293 · Red Wing, MN Other · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 16.2:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Twin Bluff School (502 students)
Red Wing Senior High shrank from 866 students in 2022-23 to 820 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Red Wing Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Red Wing Senior High
762 students
- Twin Bluff Sch
Twin Bluff School
502 students
- Burnside Eleme
Burnside Elementary
493 students
- Sunnyside Elem 294
Sunnyside Elementary
294 students
- Colvill Family 79
Colvill Family Education Center
79 students
What this shows Red Wing Senior High reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Wing Senior High compares
Red Wing Senior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Red Wing Senior High is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Red Wing Public School District reports $15,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Wing Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Bluff School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colvill Family Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Wing Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Wing Senior High
How many students attend Red Wing Senior High?
Red Wing Senior High has 762 students enrolled. It is a public school in Red Wing, MN. CCD year-over-year: 866 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Wing Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Wing Senior High is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Wing Senior High?
31.1% of students at Red Wing Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Wing Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Red Wing Senior High is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Red Wing, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Wing Senior High?
Red Wing Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Wing Senior High rank among schools in Red Wing?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Wing Senior High ranks #4 of 6 schools in Red Wing, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Red Wing on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Wing Public School District?
Besides Red Wing Senior High, Red Wing Public School District also operates Twin Bluff School (502 students), Burnside Elementary (493 students), and Sunnyside Elementary (294 students). See the Red Wing Public School District district page for the complete list.