Serving 126 students in grades 7-12, Ulen-hitterdal Secondary ranks in the bottom 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary's student population of 126 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ulen-hitterdal Secondary is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
80%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ulen-hitterdal Secondary's ranking?
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary is ranked #1118 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ulen-hitterdal Secondary?
The graduation rate of Ulen-hitterdal Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ulen-hitterdal Secondary?
126 students attend Ulen-hitterdal Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ulen-hitterdal Secondary students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ulen-hitterdal Secondary?
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ulen-hitterdal Secondary offer ?
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ulen-hitterdal Secondary part of?
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary is part of Ulen-Hitterdal Public School District.
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