Serving 94 students in grades 9-12, Hill City Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hill City Senior High School's student population of 94 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hill City Senior High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hill City Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hill City Senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hill City Senior High School?
94 students attend Hill City Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hill City Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hill City Senior High School?
Hill City Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hill City Senior High School offer ?
Hill City Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hill City Senior High School part of?
Hill City Senior High School is part of Hill City Public School District.
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