Our District

Strategic Plan

VISION

Red Wing Public Schools strives to provide an innovating and meaningful educational experience that:

Fosters curiosity.
Pursues and applies best practices.
Embraces diversity by respectfully engaging all students, families, and staff.
Connects and partners with our community.

mission

The mission of the Red Wing Public Schools is to educate and inspire all students as they realize their full potential and become respectful, responsible, productive citizens.

Strategic Directions

Our shared identity

RWPS By the Numbers

342

Acres

Red Wing Public Schools has extensive grounds.
How big is 342 acres? 14,897,520 square feet.

772,108

Square Feet of Space

Space in 6 school buildings, a maintenance facility and arena add up.

26%

Racial Diversity

We celebrate ethnic, sovereign and racial diversity. More than a quarter of our students identify as American Indian, Asian, Black, Hispanic or “two-or-more” races.

144

Professional Licensed Teachers

We have 144 licensed teachers. Of those, 135 – or about 94% – have extensive classroom experience as determined by the Minnesota Department of Education.

1:14

Licensed Staff-to-Student
Ratio

That’s the staff-to-student ratio of all licensed staff, including academic counselors and health professionals.

35.3%

Preschool Participation for Incoming Students

Ready for kindergarten? Colvill Family Center’s Little Wingers leads the community in preschool participation for incoming students.

About Our District

The Red Wing Public Schools is located in the historic Minnesota River town of Red Wing, Minn. The city has a population of 16,566 according to the 2020 U.S. Census.

The arts, outdoor activities, manufacturing and history are among the community’s signature attributes. Red Wing Arts, the Sheldon Theatre and Anderson Center are partners who help the District enrich student opportunities. Our bluffs – He Mni Can/Barn Bluff in particular – attract climbers, hikers and people who simply wish to soak up the vistas in all directions. The twin bluffs from which Twin Bluff Middle School gets its name are part of our outdoor education efforts. Plus, there are 30-plus manufacturers that call Red Wing home, and offer high school student internship opportunities.

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What Our Parents Say

"Communication with parents is a definite plus and I appreciate that we can have open communication to addressing challenges. We have a staff that are welcoming and demonstrate care and commitment to the students on a daily basis.."

"Red Wing Public Schools' engagement with our children doesn't end with the traditional school day. The district offers many before-school and after-school activities through Community Education and Recreation, athletics and activities, and school-sponsored clubs and organizations.

Electives at Red Wing High School are a big reason we keep our children in the building. The school offers an elective-rich catalog for students to choose from, and I believe it is a strength of our school.

"We are becoming more culturally inclusive as well as understanding that not everyone learns and retains knowledge the same way. Teachers are trying to be inclusive and learn about the students they teach, trying to reach them where they are at."

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