Excellent
#91 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 5% in state
Hancock Sec.
High School · Hancock Public School District · Hancock, MN
A high school in Hancock, MN serving grades 7th – 12th.
PO BOX 367, Hancock, MN 56244
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hancock Sec. score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hancock Sec. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated888/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,841
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56244; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hancock Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hancock Sec. is listed in HANCOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hancock Sec.
Hancock Sec. is a public high school in Hancock, MN, part of Hancock Public School District, serving approximately 207 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hancock Sec.
What grades does Hancock Sec. serve?
Hancock Sec. serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hancock Sec.?
Hancock Sec. has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Sec.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Sec. is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hancock Sec. rank in MN?
Hancock Sec. ranks #91 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hancock Sec.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Hancock Sec. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hancock Sec.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hancock Sec. has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hancock Sec. a charter school?
No, Hancock Sec. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hancock Sec. a Title I school?
No, Hancock Sec. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hancock Sec.?
22.7% of students at Hancock Sec. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stevens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (320) 392-5622
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 56244)
- 1,739
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56244; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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