Hawley Secondary

714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 414 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 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Hawley Secondary's student population of 414 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
414 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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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 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#215 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hawley Secondary, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hawley Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawley Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hawley Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
11%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
93%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Hawley Secondary and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hawley Secondary and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawley Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawley Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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?
414 students attend Hawley Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hawley Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawley Secondary?
Hawley Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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