Hibbing High School is a public school, grades 7–12, in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States. It was built from 1920 to 1922 as the entire city relocated two miles south to make way for the expanding Hull–Rust–Mahoning Mine.
Serving 829 students in grades 8-12, Hibbing 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 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hibbing High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hibbing High School's student population of 829 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
829 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Colors
Navy blue, white
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hibbing High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hibbing High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
86%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hibbing High School's ranking?
Hibbing High School is ranked #947 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hibbing High School often compared to?
Hibbing High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary, Chisholm Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hibbing High School?
The graduation rate of Hibbing High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hibbing High School?
829 students attend Hibbing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hibbing High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hibbing High School?
Hibbing High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hibbing High School offer ?
Hibbing High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hibbing High School part of?
Hibbing High School is part of Hibbing Public School District.
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