Serving 455 students in grades 7-12, Hinckley-finlayson Secondary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary's student population of 455 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1576 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
16%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 is Hinckley-finlayson Secondary's ranking?
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is ranked #1576 out of 1,734 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hinckley-finlayson Secondary?
The graduation rate of Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hinckley-finlayson Secondary?
455 students attend Hinckley-finlayson Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hinckley-finlayson Secondary students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinckley-finlayson Secondary?
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hinckley-finlayson Secondary offer ?
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hinckley-finlayson Secondary part of?
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is part of Hinckley-Finlayson School District.
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