Serving 370 students in grades 9-12, Pillager Senior High School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Pillager Senior High School’s attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 217.9 square miles in Pillager, MN. Families can expect a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 13.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pillager Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pillager Senior High School's student population of 370 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Husky Pride!! #PULLTHESLED
School Rankings
Pillager Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pillager Senior High School is 0.15, 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
#553 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Husky Pride
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pillager Senior High School's ranking?
Pillager Senior High School is ranked #553 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Pillager Senior High School often compared to?
Pillager Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brainerd Senior High School, Pequot Lakes Senior High School, Central Lakes Adventure School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pillager Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pillager Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Pillager Senior High School?
370 students attend Pillager Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pillager Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pillager Senior High School?
Pillager Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pillager Senior High School offer ?
Pillager Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pillager Senior High School part of?
Pillager Senior High School is part of Pillager Public School District.
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