Richfield High School (Minnesota)
| Richfield Senior High School | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
7001 Harriet Ave S , Minnesota 55423 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1954 |
| Principal | Stacy Theien-Collins |
| Staff | 90.27 (FTE)[1] |
| Number of students | 1,235 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.68[1] |
| Color(s) | Spartan Red and White |
| Mascot | Spartan |
| Website | rhs |
Richfield High School is the only public traditional high school in Richfield, Minnesota, United States. The school serves grades 9-12 for the Richfield Public Schools. It was named to the 2023 AP School Honor Roll, which recognizes schools with AP programs that are delivering results and broadening access for students.[2] Richfield High School was also awarded a place on the "Best Public High Schools 2023-24" list by U.S. News and World Report. [3]
Athletics: Richfield High School is a member of the Tri-Metro Conference in the Minnesota State High School League.
| State championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of championships | Year |
| Fall | Soccer, boys' | 1 | 1975 |
| Football, boys' | 1 | 1963 | |
| Winter | Dance team, girls' | 3 | 1975, 1987, 1988 |
| Debate | 3 | 1973, 1974, 1981 | |
| Gymnastics, girls' | 1 | 1975 | |
| Basketball, boys’ | 1 | 2020 (shared among 8 teams) | |
| Spring | Golf, girls' | 1 | 1991 |
| Softball, girls' | 1 | 1992 | |
| Baseball, boys' | 4 | 1962, 1965, 1971, 1972 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Notable alumni
- Steve Christoff, NHL player
- Darby Hendrickson, NHL player
- Steven Lindgren, Minnesota State Senator from District 37[4]
- Damian Rhodes, NHL player
References
- ^ a b c "Richfield Senior High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ "RHS is on the 2023 AP School Honor Roll". rhs.richfieldschools.org. December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Richfield HS Named a Top High School". rhs.richfieldschools.org. December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Lindgren, Steven O." Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved October 30, 2018.