Hawley Secondary vs. Moorhead High School
Should I attend Hawley Secondary or Moorhead High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hawley Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Moorhead High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 434 students in grades 7-12, Hawley Secondary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,905 students in grades 9-12, Moorhead High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
434 students
1,905 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
101 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#593 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
59%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
78
-
Grade 8 Students
67
-
Grade 9 Students
76
526
Grade 10 Students
77
505
Grade 11 Students
62
425
Grade 12 Students
74
449
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
95%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%