Serving 888 students in grades 9-12, Hutchinson Senior High School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 888 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hutchinson Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hutchinson Senior High School's student population of 888 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Tiger
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
888 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1877
School Rankings
Hutchinson Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hutchinson Senior High School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#901 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Hutchinson Senior High School's ranking?
Hutchinson Senior High School is ranked #901 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hutchinson Senior High School often compared to?
Hutchinson Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School, Litchfield 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hutchinson Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hutchinson Senior High School is 87%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hutchinson Senior High School?
888 students attend Hutchinson Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hutchinson Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hutchinson Senior High School?
Hutchinson Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hutchinson Senior High School offer ?
Hutchinson Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hutchinson Senior High School part of?
Hutchinson Senior High School is part of Hutchinson Public School District.
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