RIVERWAY SECONDARY

Charter School 66 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Riverway Learning Community (which houses Riverway Secondary) is a public charter school located in Winona, Minnesota, dedicated to fostering a student-centered and project-based educational environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, focusing not just on academic achievement, but also on the social, emotional, and physical well-being of its students. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Riverway seeks to cultivate a close-knit community where students feel empowered to take ownership of their educational journey.

At the secondary level, the school prioritizes personalized learning and real-world application, often integrating interdisciplinary projects that allow students to explore their interests deeply. Their pedagogical model is rooted in the belief that education should be flexible and responsive to individual needs, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and collaborative problem-solvers. Overall, Riverway Secondary serves as an alternative for families looking for a non-traditional educational experience that values student voice, community engagement, and individualized growth.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERWAY SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	1
Black	4
Two or More	11

White
50 (75.8 %)
Two or More
11 (16.7 %)
Black
4 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Riverway Learning Community Charter
Phone:	(507)474-6120
Website:	http://riverwaylearningcommunity.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 7 11

Grade 8 13

Grade 9 11

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 10