Serving 145 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 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- 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 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 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 0.36, 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
#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
13:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 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?
145 students attend Ulen-hitterdal Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ulen-hitterdal Secondary students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ulen-hitterdal Secondary?
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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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