Serving 199 students in grades 6-12, Hills-beaver Creek Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary 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 Hills-beaver Creek Secondary 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
#582 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hills-beaver Creek Secondary's ranking?
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary is ranked #582 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary?
The graduation rate of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hills-beaver Creek Secondary?
199 students attend Hills-beaver Creek Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hills-beaver Creek Secondary?
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hills-beaver Creek Secondary offer ?
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hills-beaver Creek Secondary part of?
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary is part of Hills-Beaver Creek School District.
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