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Moorhead High School vs. Hawley Secondary

Should you attend Moorhead High School or Hawley 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
Moorhead High School
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hawley Secondary
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Hawley Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,017 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 45% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 452 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 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
2,017 students
452 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Moorhead High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawley Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Moorhead High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawley Secondary.
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Moorhead High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawley Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Moorhead High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moorhead Area School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawley Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawley Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#785 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
#215 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Moorhead High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawley Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in MN)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Moorhead High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moorhead Area School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawley Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawley Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in MN)
65%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Moorhead High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moorhead Area School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawley Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawley Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
55-59%
(Top 20% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Moorhead High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Moorhead Area School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawley Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawley Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 50% in MN)
90-94%
(Top 10% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Moorhead High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Moorhead Area School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hawley Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Hawley Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Moorhead High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hawley Secondary by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
84
Grade 8 Students
-
72
Grade 9 Students
559
77
Grade 10 Students
512
68
Grade 11 Students
493
80
Grade 12 Students
453
71

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Moorhead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Moorhead Area School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hawley Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawley Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Moorhead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Moorhead Area School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawley Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawley Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Moorhead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moorhead Area School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawley Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawley Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Moorhead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moorhead Area School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawley Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawley Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
71%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Moorhead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moorhead Area School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawley Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawley Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Moorhead High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moorhead Area School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawley Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawley Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Moorhead High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moorhead Area School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawley Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawley Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Moorhead High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moorhead Area School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawley Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawley Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Moorhead High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moorhead Area School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawley Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawley Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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