Serving 1,991 students in grades 9-12, Hopkins Senior High School 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,991 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hopkins Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hopkins Senior High School's student population of 1,991 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Mascot
Leo (lion)
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,991 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1862
School Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Hopkins Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopkins Senior High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
27%
12%
White
49%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hopkins Senior High School's ranking?
Hopkins Senior High School is ranked #1139 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hopkins Senior High School often compared to?
Hopkins Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Louis Park Senior High School, Minnetonka Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hopkins Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hopkins Senior High School is 85%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hopkins Senior High School?
1,991 students attend Hopkins Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hopkins Senior High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopkins Senior High School?
Hopkins Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hopkins Senior High School offer ?
Hopkins Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hopkins Senior High School part of?
Hopkins Senior High School is part of Hopkins Public School District.
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