Red Wing High School is a liberal arts, public high school located in the Mississippi River Valley, 50 miles southeast of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area, United States.
Serving 820 students in grades 8-12, Red Wing Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Wing Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Red Wing Senior High School's student population of 820 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1886
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Red Wing Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Wing Senior High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1204 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Winger Bird
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Wing Senior High School's ranking?
Red Wing Senior High School is ranked #1204 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Red Wing Senior High School often compared to?
Red Wing Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodhue Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Wing Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Red Wing Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Red Wing Senior High School?
820 students attend Red Wing Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Red Wing Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Wing Senior High School?
Red Wing Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Red Wing Senior High School offer ?
Red Wing Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Wing Senior High School part of?
Red Wing Senior High School is part of Red Wing Public School District.
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