The Minnesota Correctional Facility – Rush City is a prison for men operated by the Minnesota Department of Corrections in Rush City, Chisago County, Minnesota. Rush City is the state's newest prison, opened in January 2000.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 30, 2029
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
2%
Asian
(20-21)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(20-21)n/a
10%
Black
(20-21)100%
11%
White
(20-21)n/a
64%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)n/a
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
40%
28%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mn Correctional Facility-rush City?
1 students attend Mn Correctional Facility-rush City.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Mn Correctional Facility-rush City students are Black.
What grades does Mn Correctional Facility-rush City offer ?
Mn Correctional Facility-rush City offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mn Correctional Facility-rush City part of?
Mn Correctional Facility-rush City is part of Minnesota Department Of Corrections School District.
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