- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hill City, MN
Hill City Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Hill City Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271401000724
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill City Senior High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hill City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill City Senior High has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City Senior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hill City, MN.
School address
District: Hill City Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271401000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Hill City Senior High shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE added 7.1 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 271401000724 · Hill City, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 10.3:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hill City Elementary (112 students)
Hill City Senior High shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE added 7.1 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hill City Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hill City Elem
Hill City Elementary
112 students
- Hill City Midd
Hill City Middle School
83 students
- This school
Hill City Senior High
72 students
What this shows Hill City Senior High reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill City Senior High compares
Hill City Senior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 54% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,340
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Hill City Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hill City Public School District reports $16,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill City Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hill City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill City Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hill City Senior High
How many students attend Hill City Senior High?
Hill City Senior High has 72 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hill City, MN. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill City Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill City Senior High is 10.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill City Senior High?
65.9% of students at Hill City Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill City Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Hill City Senior High is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Hill City, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill City Senior High?
Hill City Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hill City Senior High rank among public schools in Hill City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill City Senior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hill City, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hill City Public School District?
Besides Hill City Senior High, Hill City Public School District also operates Hill City Elementary (112 students) and Hill City Middle School (83 students). See the Hill City Public School District district page for the complete list.