Serving 452 students in grades 7-12, Hawley Secondary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawley Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hawley Secondary's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
452 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hawley Secondary ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawley Secondary is 0.12, 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
#215 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
3%
12%

Black
1%
12%

White
94%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawley Secondary's ranking?
Hawley Secondary is ranked #215 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hawley Secondary often compared to?
Hawley Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High School, Barnesville Secondary, Moorhead High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawley Secondary?
The graduation rate of Hawley Secondary is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hawley Secondary?
452 students attend Hawley Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hawley Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawley Secondary?
Hawley Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawley Secondary offer ?
Hawley Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hawley Secondary part of?
Hawley Secondary is part of Hawley Public School District.
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