- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richfield, MN
Richfield Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Richfield Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273175001315
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richfield Senior High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richfield Senior High has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield Senior High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Richfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273175001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Richfield Senior High held near 1,235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.6 → 90.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 273175001315 · Richfield, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,183 enr · 18.5:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Richfield Middle (808 students)
Richfield Senior High held near 1,235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.6 → 90.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Richfield Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richfield Senior High
1,183 students
- Richfield Midd
Richfield Middle
808 students
- Richfield Stem
Richfield Stem School
604 students
- Richfield Dual
Richfield Dual Language School
529 students
- Sheridan Hills 406
Sheridan Hills Elementary
406 students
- Centennial Ele 303
Centennial Elementary
303 students
What this shows Richfield Senior High reports 1,183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richfield Senior High compares
Richfield 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▲ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,183
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$17,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 24.9%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Richfield Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Richfield Public School District reports $17,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richfield Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richfield Stem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richfield Dual Language School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richfield Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richfield Senior High
How many students attend Richfield Senior High?
Richfield Senior High has 1,183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,270 (2022-23) → 1,235 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richfield Senior High is 18.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richfield Senior High?
50.6% of students at Richfield Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richfield Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Richfield Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richfield Senior High?
Richfield Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Richfield Senior High rank among high schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield Senior High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Richfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Richfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Richfield Public School District?
Besides Richfield Senior High, Richfield Public School District also operates Richfield Middle (808 students), Richfield Stem School (604 students), and Richfield Dual Language School (529 students). See the Richfield Public School District district page for the complete list.