- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Redwood Falls, MN
Redwood Valley Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Redwood Valley Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270018201304
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwood Valley Senior High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Redwood Falls · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwood Valley Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Valley Senior High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Redwood Falls, MN.
School address
District: Redwood Area School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270018201304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Redwood Valley Senior High held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 270018201304 · Redwood Falls, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 15.7:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Reede Gray Elementary (442 students)
Redwood Valley Senior High held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Redwood Valley Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reede Gray Ele
Reede Gray Elementary
442 students
- This school
Redwood Valley Senior High
362 students
- Redwood Valley
Redwood Valley Middle
309 students
- Redwood Valley 1
Redwood Valley Alternative
1 students
What this shows Redwood Valley Senior High reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwood Valley Senior High compares
Redwood Valley Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$14,951
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Redwood Valley Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Redwood Area School District reports $14,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redwood Valley Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reede Gray Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Valley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Valley Alternative | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Redwood Valley Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide high 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redwood Valley Senior High
How many students attend Redwood Valley Senior High?
Redwood Valley Senior High has 362 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redwood Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Valley Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Valley Senior High is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redwood Valley Senior High?
31.8% of students at Redwood Valley Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwood Valley Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Redwood Valley Senior High is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Redwood Falls, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwood Valley Senior High?
Redwood Valley Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Redwood Valley Senior High rank among public schools in Redwood Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Valley Senior High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Redwood Falls, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Redwood Area School District?
Besides Redwood Valley Senior High, Redwood Area School District also operates Reede Gray Elementary (442 students), Redwood Valley Middle (309 students), and Redwood Valley Alternative (1 students). See the Redwood Area School District district page for the complete list.