Summary:
The Hill City Public School District has only one high school, Hill City Senior High, which serves a relatively small student population of 85 students. Despite its diverse racial makeup, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Minnesota high schools over the past three years, suggesting it is underperforming compared to its peers across the state.
While Hill City Senior High boasts a commendable 96.3% four-year graduation rate, it also has a relatively high 3.7% dropout rate, indicating that some students are still struggling to complete their high school education. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are consistently lower than state averages, particularly in math and science, which suggests a need for targeted interventions to improve academic outcomes and align curriculum with state standards.
Additionally, the high percentage of students (70.59%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Hill City Senior High indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which could have implications for the school's resources, support services, and overall student success. These findings suggest the need for a focused effort to address the unique challenges faced by this small, diverse, and underperforming high school within the Hill City Public School District.
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