RUSHFORD-PETERSON SENIOR HIGH

1000 PINE MEADOWS LANE
RUSHFORD, MN 55971

237 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rushford-Peterson Senior High, located in Rushford, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. Operating under the Rushford-Peterson Schools district, the high school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution emphasizes a balance of rigorous core curriculum, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage both intellectually and socially within their rural community.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities, situated at 1000 Pine Meadows Lane, which provide a conducive learning environment for its student body. Beyond the classroom, Rushford-Peterson is known for promoting a strong school spirit, often highlighting athletic programs, arts, and community service initiatives that connect the students to the wider Rushford area. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and collaborative learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the challenges of the modern workforce or higher education.

237

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUSHFORD-PETERSON SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
229 (96.6%)
Two or More
4 (1.7%)
Hispanic
2 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RUSHFORD-PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(507)864-7786
Website:	http://www.r-pschools.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 58

Grade 10 63

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 54