Serving 671 students in grades 9-12, Hermantown 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hermantown Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hermantown Senior High School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hermantown 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 Hermantown Senior High School is 0.19, 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
#573 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermantown Senior High School's ranking?
Hermantown Senior High School is ranked #573 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hermantown Senior High School often compared to?
Hermantown Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School, Denfeld 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hermantown Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hermantown Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hermantown Senior High School?
671 students attend Hermantown Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hermantown Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermantown Senior High School?
Hermantown Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hermantown Senior High School offer ?
Hermantown Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hermantown Senior High School part of?
Hermantown Senior High School is part of Hermantown Community Schools School District.
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