Riverway Secondary in Winona, MN

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

2.35

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

26.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Minnesota high enrollment

45th percentile

Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

Riverway Secondary: 63 reported students.

State peer staffing position

95th percentile

26.8:1 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: 55
Teachers (FTE): 6.15
Student–teacher ratio: 8.9:1

What the reported data says about Riverway Secondary

Riverway Secondary is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Winona. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Riverway Learning Community Charter. NCES reports 63 students for 2024–25.

Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.8:1, 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 (81%) and multiracial (11.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 36.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Riverway Secondary

1How do the reported 26.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.35 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 36.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 73%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0.1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.1
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White81%
Hispanic1.6%
Black4.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
Multiracial11.1%

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

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Riverway Learning Community Charter

Elementary · Grades PK–06

61 reported students

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Public schools near Riverway Secondary

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
Riverway Learning Community Charter Elementary · Charter · Riverway Learning Community Charter	PK–06	61	under 0.1 mi
Winona Middle Middle · Winona Area Public School District	05–08	665	0.3 mi
River Valley Academy ALC High · Hiawatha Valley Education District	09–12	52	0.3 mi
Winona Senior High High · Winona Area Public School District	09–12	849	2.8 mi
Winona Area Learning Center High · Winona Area Public School District	05–12	92	3.6 mi
WALC Extended Day High · Winona Area Public School District	09–12	21	3.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Riverway Secondary

What grades does Riverway Secondary serve?

Riverway Secondary reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Riverway Learning Community Charter.

How many students attend Riverway Secondary?

Riverway Secondary reported 63 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 55 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Riverway Secondary?

The calculated ratio is 26.8:1, based on 63 students and 2.35 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 Riverway Secondary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Riverway Secondary is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Riverway Secondary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

73% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Riverway Secondary in?

Riverway Secondary is part of Riverway Learning Community Charter, based in Winona, MN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Riverway Secondary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverway Learning Community Charter (under 0.1 mi), Winona Middle (0.3 mi), River Valley Academy ALC (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.