Serving 1,270 students in grades 9-12, Richfield 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 18% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Richfield Senior High School's student population of 1,270 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richfield Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richfield Senior High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
47%
11%
Black
15%
12%
White
25%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richfield Senior High School's ranking?
Richfield Senior High School is ranked #1456 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Richfield Senior High School often compared to?
Richfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Richfield Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Richfield Senior High School?
1,270 students attend Richfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Richfield Senior High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richfield Senior High School?
Richfield Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richfield Senior High School offer ?
Richfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richfield Senior High School part of?
Richfield Senior High School is part of Richfield Public School District.
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