Serving 72 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: HILL CITY SENIOR HIGH's attendance zone covers the entire Hill City, MN school district, encompassing approximately 259.5 square miles. Families in the area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge extending up to 19.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hill City Senior High School's student population of 72 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hill City Senior 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 Hill City Senior 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
#1116 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
85%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill City Senior High School's ranking?
Hill City Senior High School is ranked #1116 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hill City Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hill City Senior High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hill City Senior High School?
72 students attend Hill City Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hill City Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hill City Senior High School?
Hill City Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hill City Senior High School offer ?
Hill City Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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