Hibbing Public School District

800 E 21st St
Hibbing, MN 55746-1803
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Hibbing Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,232 students in Hibbing Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hibbing Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
2,232 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hibbing Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#119 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

48%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

46%
41%
89%
83.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
21.5%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
7%

Showing 2009–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
4%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

% White
84%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,949 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,439 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$16,920 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$43 MM
$17,562 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,949
$19,325

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,439
$20,059

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Hibbing Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1114 E 23rd St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0842
Gr: 4-7 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Mesabi Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 E 21st St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Hibbing High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E 21st St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Gr: 8-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
323 E 37th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0844
Gr: 2-3 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Hibbing Alp
Alternative School
800 E 21st St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0841
Rank: n/an/a
2100 12th Ave E
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0852
Gr: PK | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 12th Ave E
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 208-0843
Gr: K-1 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hibbing Public School District?
Hibbing Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,232 students.
What is the rank of Hibbing Public School District?
Hibbing Public School District is ranked #118 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hibbing Public School District?
84% of Hibbing Public School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 Public School District?
Hibbing Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hibbing Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,439 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,232 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 89% (Top 20% in MN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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