Riverway Secondary

Summary:

Riverway Secondary is a public charter high school in Winona, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 66 students. While the school is part of the Hiawatha Valley Education District, it has struggled with consistently low academic performance, high poverty rates, and a lack of racial diversity compared to nearby schools.

Riverway Secondary's student population is predominantly white (75.76%), which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as Winona Senior High (78.55% white) and Minnesota Virtual Academy High (67.32% white). Academically, the school consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 9.09% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 34.99%. Additionally, Riverway Secondary has had low graduation rates (72.7% in 2020-2021) and high dropout rates (9.0% in 2020-2021), which are significantly worse than the surrounding schools, such as Houston Secondary (96.9% graduation rate) and Rushford-Peterson Senior High (100% graduation rate).

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Riverway Secondary (69.7%) suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance and higher dropout rates. These findings highlight the need for Riverway Secondary to closely examine its practices and seek ways to improve student outcomes, particularly in the areas of academic achievement, graduation rates, and racial diversity.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987-8888

(507) 474-6120

District: Riverway Learning Community Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
408^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,126

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 66

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

Two or more races:

16.7%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverway Secondary ranks worse than 78.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.12. (See more...)

Compare Details Riverway Secondary ranks worse than 85% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riverway Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.8%), two or more races (16.7%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverway Secondary is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Riverway Secondary employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverway Secondary is $13,126.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverway Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverway Secondary 430^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Riverway Secondary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverway Secondary 408^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Riverway Secondary in the ranking list.)

Riverway Learning Community Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverway Learning Community Charter 388^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverway Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Riverway Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2008	17.23	374^th	409	8.6%
2019	19.77	444^th	533	16.7%
2023	26.48	404^th	529	23.6%
2024	25.12	430^th	545	21.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverway Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.57	384^th	459	16.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Riverway Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.23	403^rd	440	8.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Riverway Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Riverway Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	18.65	413^th	540	23.5%
2023	20.23	396^th	476	16.8%
2024	16.55	408^th	480	15.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Riverway Secondary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.08	378^th	398	5.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverway Secondary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	28	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	30
2003	28	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	30
2004	24	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	27
2005	35	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	40
2006	34	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	39
2007	40	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	44
2008	52	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	55
2009	50	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	54
2010	39	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	43
2011	40	1	0	1	1	0	0	43
2012	39	1	0	0	0	0	0	40
2013	46	3	0	0	0	0	0	49
2014	36	5	0	0	0	0	1	42
2015	33	7	0	1	0	0	1	42
2016	36	1	0	1	0	0	3	41
2017	34	2	0	0	0	0	4	40
2018	36	4	0	0	0	0	6	46
2019	48	7	0	0	0	0	5	60
2020	43	5	0	2	0	0	5	55
2021	47	4	0	2	0	0	6	59
2022	42	4	1	2	0	0	8	57
2023	50	4	0	1	0	0	11	66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverway Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	30	1.1	27.3	30
2003	30	1.1	27.3	30
2004	27	2.8	9.6	37
2005	40	2.2	18.2	50
2006	39	1.6	24.4	53.8
2007	44	2.0	22.0	56.8
2008	55	3.0	18.3	63.6
2009	54	3.0	18.0	61.1
2010	43	3.0	14.2	79.1
2011	43	4.0	10.7	79.1
2012	40	2.8	14.2	80
2013	49	3.0	16.2	71.4
2014	42	3.0	13.9	81
2015	42	4.0	10.5	81
2016	41	4.0	10.2	70.7
2017	40	3.4	11.7	72.5
2018	46	3.4	13.4	69.6
2019	60	4.0	15.0	73.3
2020	55	0.3	171.8	67.3
2021	59	1.1	50.0	66.1
2022	57	1.1	48.3	68.4
2023	66	4.0	16.4	69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverway Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	30	1.1	27.3	30
2003	30	1.1	27.3	30
2004	27	2.8	9.6	37
2005	40	2.2	18.2	50
2006	39	1.6	24.4	53.8
2007	44	2.0	22.0	56.8
2008	55	3.0	18.3	63.6
2009	54	3.0	18.0	61.1
2010	43	3.0	14.2	79.1
2011	43	4.0	10.7	79.1
2012	40	2.8	14.2	80
2013	49	3.0	16.2	71.4
2014	42	3.0	13.9	81
2015	42	4.0	10.5	81
2016	41	4.0	10.2	70.7
2017	40	3.4	11.7	72.5
2018	46	3.4	13.4	69.6
2019	60	4.0	15.0	73.3
2020	55	0.3	171.8	67.3
2021	59	1.1	50.0	66.1
2022	57	1.1	48.3	68.4
2023	66	4.0	16.4	69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverway Secondary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,126

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverway Secondary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 444^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 404^th of 529 Middle schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Math (Riverway Secondary)	27.3	8.3	18.9%
8th Grade Math (Riverway Learning Community Charter)	27.3	8.3	18.9%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Riverway Secondary)	36.4	25	11.4%
8th Grade Reading (Riverway Learning Community Charter)	36.4	25	11.4%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Riverway Secondary)	27.3	8.3	18.9%
8th Grade Science (Riverway Learning Community Charter)	27.3	8.3	18.9%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%
End of Course Science (Riverway Secondary)	36.4	18.2	18.2%
End of Course Science (Riverway Learning Community Charter)	36.4	18.2	18.2%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	60	66	10%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	48	50	4.2%
Two or More Races	5	11	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.3%	69.7%	3.6%

Schools Near Riverway Secondary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Riverway Secondary	Public, Charter	7-12	1200 Storrs Pond Road	Winona	55987	Winona County	Riverway Learning Community Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 474-6120	66	4	16.4	69.7%	50 (75.8%)	4 (6.1%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (16.7%)	16.6	408^th of 480 public high schools	15.0%		20.2	396^th of 476 public high schools	16.8%	12		0.0	16.7	9.1	8.8		27.3	33.3	30.0	30.3	25.0		25.0	$13,126
River Valley Academy Alternative Learning Center	Public	7-12	1250 Homer Road	Winona	55987	Winona County	Hiawatha Valley Education District	No	No	No	No	(507) 474-6882	23	2	14.4	39.1%	16 (69.6%)	1 (4.3%)	4 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												7.7	7.7
Winona Senior High	Public	9-12	901 Gilmore Ave	Winona	55987	Winona County	Winona Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 494-1504	881	50	17.7	38.4%	692 (78.5%)	45 (5.1%)	64 (7.3%)	33 (3.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.1%)	44.7	288^th of 480 public high schools	40.0%		41.6	301^st of 476 public high schools	36.8%	13				37.7	37.7				32.0	32.0		37.0	37.0	$14,271
Winona Area Learning Center	Public	5-12	1299 West 3rd St	Winona	55987	Winona County	Winona Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 494-1461	73	8	9.2	74.0%	50 (68.5%)	9 (12.3%)	5 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.6%)								(n/a)														$24,167
WALC Extended Day	Public	9-12	1299 W 3rd St	Winona	55987	Winona County	Winona Area Public School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(507) 494-1460	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lewiston-Altura Secondary	Public	6-12	100 County Rd 25	Lewiston	55952	Winona County	Lewiston-Altura Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 522-3232	346	21	16.2	37.6%	294 (85.0%)	3 (0.9%)	35 (10.1%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	52.4	246^th of 480 public high schools	48.8%		42.3	298^th of 476 public high schools	37.4%	52	36.8	40.5	50.9	22.4	37.1	55.3	37.8	54.7	51.0	50.3	32.1	40.0	35.9	$10,969
Rushford-Peterson Senior High	Public	9-12	1000 Pine Meadows Lane	Rushford	55971	Fillmore County	Rushford-Peterson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 864-7786	218	14	15.1	29.8%	207 (95.0%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	62.8	191^st of 480 public high schools	60.2%		55.3	222^nd of 476 public high schools	53.4%	31				52.0	52.0				45.9	45.9		37.9	37.9	$14,412
Houston Secondary	Public	7-12	306 W Elm St	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 896-5323	211	17	12.6	30.8%	199 (94.3%)	4 (1.9%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	66.4	167^th of 480 public high schools	65.2%		40.5	310^th of 476 public high schools	34.9%	143		26.3	32.1	25.8	27.8		24.3	27.6	54.1	35.9	20.7	51.2	38.6	$14,858
Summit Learning Program	Public	9-12	105 W Elm St	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 896-5323	14	2	8.9	78.6%	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$11,189
Minnesota Virtual Academy High	Public, Virtual	9-12	306 W Elm St	Houston	55943	Houston County	Houston Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 896-5323	814	47	17.2	60.8%	548 (67.3%)	102 (12.5%)	73 (9.0%)	16 (2.0%)	12 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (7.6%)	46	280^th of 480 public high schools	41.7%		44	281^st of 476 public high schools	41.0%	1				19.1	19.1				50.0	50.0		33.7	33.7	$10,434

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverway Secondary

What is the racial makeup of Riverway Secondary?

Students at Riverway Secondary are 76% White, 17% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Riverway Secondary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 66 students attended Riverway Secondary.

Is Riverway Secondary a good school?

Riverway Secondary ranks in the bottom 15.0% of Minnesota high schools.

What district is Riverway Secondary in?

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