Hutchinson Senior High School was founded in the fall of 1877 in Hutchinson, Minnesota, United States. The school has over 17,000 graduates since its inception. [17,095 through 2023] The first graduating class included H. H. Bonniwell. Today, HHS graduates anywhere from 200-240 graduates per year.
Serving 11 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cornerstone ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cornerstone ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Cornerstone's student population of 11 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1877
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cornerstone is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
18%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
64%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cornerstone?
The graduation rate of Cornerstone is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83%.
How many students attend Cornerstone?
11 students attend Cornerstone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cornerstone students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Cornerstone offer ?
Cornerstone offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornerstone part of?
Cornerstone is part of Hutchinson Public School District.
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