RTR Secondary School

www.rtrschools.org

359 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

RTR High School, located in Tyler, Minnesota, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton School District. As a public institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the surrounding rural communities. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic rigor with opportunities for personal growth, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the community by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music, and student organizations. By maintaining a focus on small-town values and close-knit relationships, RTR High School encourages student participation and community involvement. Their official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and community members to stay informed about district news, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives.

359

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RTR Secondary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	14
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

White
332 (92.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.9 %)
Two or More
9 (2.5 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)

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:	RTR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(507)247-5913
Website:	http://www.rtrschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 6 51

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 57

Grade 9 55

Grade 10 50

Grade 11 57

Grade 12 43