Summary:
The Richfield Public School District in Minnesota operates three high schools: Richfield Senior High, Richfield College Experience Prg, and Secondary Special Education. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and face significant challenges, including low academic performance and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students.
Among the standout schools, Richfield College Experience Prg has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 84.2% and a low dropout rate of 4.4%, despite being ranked 475 out of 494 Minnesota high schools. Secondary Special Education has the smallest enrollment with only 19 students, all in 12th grade, and the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 78.95%, suggesting a student population facing significant economic hardship. This school also has a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.7, indicating a high level of individualized attention for the students.
Across the district, academic performance is a concern, with Richfield Senior High having relatively low proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 14.94% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 34.96% statewide. The district as a whole is ranked 340 out of 446 in Minnesota and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement in providing a high-quality education for all students.
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