Serving 364 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 45%). 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% 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%)
- 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
School Overview
Pillager Senior High School's student population of 364 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Pillager Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pillager Senior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pillager Senior High School's ranking?
Pillager Senior High School is ranked #573 out of 1,860 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 Pequot Lakes Senior High School, Central Lakes Adventure School, Brainerd Senior High 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 45% 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 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pillager Senior High School?
364 students attend Pillager Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pillager Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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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