At a glance
Reported students
762
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.09
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
294
Red Wing Senior High: 762 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,129
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Red Wing Senior High
Red Wing Senior High is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Red Wing. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Red Wing Public School District. NCES reports 762 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Red Wing Senior High
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.7%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black2.2%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Red Wing Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tower View ALP
High · Grades 09–12
62 reported students
Twin Bluff School
Middle · Grades 05–07
502 reported students
Burnside Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–04
493 reported students
Sunnyside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–01
294 reported students
Colvill Family Education Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
79 reported students
Red Wing VPK
Other · Grades PK–PK
33 reported students
Public schools near Red Wing Senior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wing HS Credit Recovery High · Goodhue County Education District | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Pathways Program Grades 8-12 High · Goodhue County Education District | 08–12 | 31 | 0.2 mi |
| 5RiversOnline Secondary High · Goodhue County Education District | 07–12 | 188 | 0.2 mi |
| GCED Credit Recovery High · Goodhue County Education District | 09–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| MCF-Red Wing Maginnis High School High · Minnesota Department of Corrections | 08–12 | 53 | 2 mi |
| Tower View ALP High · Red Wing Public School District | 09–12 | 62 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Red Wing Senior High
What grades does Red Wing Senior High serve?
Red Wing Senior High reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Red Wing Public School District.
How many students attend Red Wing Senior High?
Red Wing Senior High reported 762 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,129 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Red Wing Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 762 students and 45.09 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Red Wing Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Red Wing Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Red Wing Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Red Wing Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Red Wing Senior High in?
Red Wing Senior High is part of Red Wing Public School District, based in Red Wing, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Red Wing Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Red Wing HS Credit Recovery (under 0.1 mi), Pathways Program Grades 8-12 (0.2 mi), 5RiversOnline Secondary (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.