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Hill City Senior High

Summary:

Hill City Senior High is a public high school in Hill City, Minnesota, serving 85 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Grand Rapids Public School District, which is ranked 332 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Hill City Senior High has a higher percentage of White, Native American, and multiracial students compared to the state average, the school has consistently underperformed on standardized tests in Math, Reading, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.22% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 34.99%. The school's graduation rate has also fluctuated, ranging from 85.7% in 2019-2020 to 96.3% in 2021-2022, and its dropout rate has varied from 0% to 9.5%. Additionally, a high percentage of students at Hill City Senior High are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Grand Rapids Senior High, Hill City Senior High performs significantly worse on academic measures. Grand Rapids Senior High, located about 18 miles away, outperforms Hill City Senior High on MCA-III tests and has a higher graduation rate. The small size of Hill City Senior High, with only 85 students, may also present both advantages and disadvantages in terms of resources, personalized attention, and extracurricular opportunities. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving the school's overall performance and providing a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 Ione Ave
       Hill City, MN  55748-8888

(218) 697-2394

District: Hill City Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
321st of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,871 Help


Feeder schools for Hill City Senior High:

Elementary:    Hill City Elementary
Middle:    Hill City Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  85

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.3%
Two or more races:
10.6%
American Indian:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hill City Senior High ranks worse than 66.9% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.09. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hill City Senior High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.3%), two or more races (10.6%), American Indian (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hill City Senior High is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hill City Senior High is $17,871.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hill City Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hill City Senior High 321st of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Hill City Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hill City Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hill City Public School District 332nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hill City Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Hill City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.76 316th 433 27.0%
2005 62.53 254th 452 43.8%
2006 37.52 335th 450 25.6%
2007 41.67 329th 463 28.9%
2008 44.77 323rd 460 29.8%
2009 45.43 169th 234 27.8%
2010 49.54 337th 540 37.6%
2011 53.31 320th 545 41.3%
2012 34.35 376th 539 30.2%
2013 42.37 351st 534 34.3%
2014 67.34 169th 483 65.0%
2015 36.72 352nd 504 30.2%
2016 49.12 301st 489 38.4%
2017 49.34 298th 489 39.1%
2018 47.40 311th 494 37.0%
2019 26.20 382nd 492 22.4%
2021 5.44 401st 428 6.3%
2022 22.49 381st 472 19.3%
2023 37.75 325th 476 31.7%
2024 38.09 321st 480 33.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hill City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.28 256th 374 31.6%
2019 17.25 318th 370 14.1%
2023 35.93 274th 393 30.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hill City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.12 249th 395 37.0%
2022 12.22 354th 388 8.8%
2023 28.41 314th 396 20.7%
2024 47.29 225th 403 44.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hill City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.93 332nd 398 16.6%
2019 12.45 370th 411 10.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hill City Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.37 332nd 414 19.8%
2019 10.05 373rd 412 9.5%
2021 0.59 362nd 364 0.5%
2022 15.00 362nd 401 9.7%
2023 22.29 345th 398 13.3%
2024 26.78 331st 402 17.7%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hill City Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 154 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 163
1989 150 0 1 1 11 n/a n/a 0 163
1990 127 0 1 0 14 n/a n/a 0 142
1991 131 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 140
1992 131 0 2 0 9 n/a n/a 0 142
1993 125 0 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 135
1994 134 0 0 1 12 n/a n/a 0 147
1995 168 0 0 1 12 n/a n/a 0 181
1996 168 0 0 1 12 n/a n/a 0 181
1997 174 0 0 1 13 n/a n/a 0 188
1998 183 0 0 2 15 n/a n/a 0 200
1999 189 0 0 2 14 n/a n/a 0 205
2000 194 0 0 5 10 n/a n/a 0 209
2001 189 0 0 4 10 n/a n/a 0 203
2002 185 0 0 5 6 n/a n/a 0 196
2003 185 0 0 5 6 n/a n/a 0 196
2004 183 0 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 191
2005 185 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 189
2006 165 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 170
2007 158 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 164 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 167
2009 143 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 147
2010 152 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 156
2011 142 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 147
2012 131 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 136
2013 128 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 133
2014 85 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 88
2015 90 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 94
2016 71 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 76
2017 73 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 81
2018 69 0 0 1 7 0 4 0 81
2019 75 0 0 1 7 0 3 0 86
2020 77 1 0 3 6 0 7 0 94
2021 62 0 0 4 6 0 11 0 83
2022 73 2 0 4 7 0 8 0 94
2023 64 1 0 4 7 0 9 0 85

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hill City Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 163 12.0 13.5 39.9
1989 163 12.5 13.0 44.2
1990 142 11.3 12.5 40.1
1991 140 11.6 12.0 35
1992 142 11.8 12.0 31
1993 135 10.0 13.5 41.5
1994 147 12.2 12.0 39.5
1995 181 14.3 12.7 44.8
1996 181 14.3 12.7 44.8
1997 188 14.4 13.1 45.2
1998 200 n/a 0.0 45.5
1999 205 15.7 13.1 40
2000 209 15.1 13.8 50.7
2001 203 15.6 13.0 49.8
2002 196 14.4 13.6 42.9
2003 196 14.4 13.6 42.9
2004 191 14.4 13.3 44
2005 189 15.2 12.4 48.7
2006 170 13.7 12.4 48.2
2007 162 14.1 11.5 51.2
2008 167 14.7 11.4 47.9
2009 147 14.2 10.4 61.9
2010 156 13.7 11.3 59.6
2011 147 13.3 10.9 60.5
2012 136 12.8 10.6 52.9
2013 133 12.1 10.9 50.4
2014 88 10.1 8.6 50
2015 94 9.0 10.4 48.9
2016 76 7.0 10.8 55.3
2017 81 7.3 11.0 49.4
2018 81 8.6 9.3 54.3
2019 86 8.5 10.0 53.5
2020 94 6.8 13.6 58.5
2021 83 5.7 14.4 50.6
2022 94 6.0 15.6 38.3
2023 85 7.0 11.9 70.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hill City Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 163 12.0 13.5 39.9
1989 163 12.5 13.0 44.2
1990 142 11.3 12.5 40.1
1991 140 11.6 12.0 35
1992 142 11.8 12.0 31
1993 135 10.0 13.5 41.5
1994 147 12.2 12.0 39.5
1995 181 14.3 12.7 44.8
1996 181 14.3 12.7 44.8
1997 188 14.4 13.1 45.2
1998 200 n/a 0.0 45.5
1999 205 15.7 13.1 40
2000 209 15.1 13.8 50.7
2001 203 15.6 13.0 49.8
2002 196 14.4 13.6 42.9
2003 196 14.4 13.6 42.9
2004 191 14.4 13.3 44
2005 189 15.2 12.4 48.7
2006 170 13.7 12.4 48.2
2007 162 14.1 11.5 51.2
2008 167 14.7 11.4 47.9
2009 147 14.2 10.4 61.9
2010 156 13.7 11.3 59.6
2011 147 13.3 10.9 60.5
2012 136 12.8 10.6 52.9
2013 133 12.1 10.9 50.4
2014 88 10.1 8.6 50
2015 94 9.0 10.4 48.9
2016 76 7.0 10.8 55.3
2017 81 7.3 11.0 49.4
2018 81 8.6 9.3 54.3
2019 86 8.5 10.0 53.5
2020 94 6.8 13.6 58.5
2021 83 5.7 14.4 50.6
2022 94 6.0 15.6 38.3
2023 85 7.0 11.9 70.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hill City Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,871

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hill City Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 382nd of 492 High schoolsRanks 325th of 476 High schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Hill City Senior High)37.544.4
 6.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Hill City Public School District)37.544.4
 6.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Hill City Senior High)31.628.6
 3%
   11th Grade Math (Hill City Public School District)31.628.6
 3%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Hill City Senior High)17.715.8
 1.9%
   End of Course Science (Hill City Public School District)17.715.8
 1.9%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8685
 1.2%
African American01
American Indian77
Asian00
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White7564
 14.7%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.5%70.6%
 17.1%

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Hill City Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hill City Elementary
Middle : Hill City Middle School

Hill City Senior High ranks 321st of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hill City Senior High are 75% White, 11% Two or more races, 8% American Indian, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 85 students attended Hill City Senior High.


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