Hancock Secondary School vs. Minnewaska Secondary
Should you attend Hancock Secondary School or Minnewaska Secondary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hancock Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Minnewaska Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 204 students in grades 7-12, Hancock Secondary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 424 students in grades 7-12, Minnewaska Secondary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
204 students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#844 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
37
-
Grade 8 Students
37
-
Grade 9 Students
34
98
Grade 10 Students
30
114
Grade 11 Students
36
110
Grade 12 Students
30
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
1%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%