Very Good
#559 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 28% in state
Hawley Secondary
High School · Hawley Public School District · Hawley, MN
A high school in Hawley, MN where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 608, Hawley, MN 56549
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hawley Secondary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
20.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hawley Secondary 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average565/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hawley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,326
Median home value
$317,500
Median rent
$750/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Intensive Interagency ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hawley Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hawley Secondary is listed in HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawley Secondary
Hawley Secondary is a public high school in Hawley, MN, part of Hawley Public School District, serving approximately 452 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawley Secondary
What grades does Hawley Secondary serve?
Hawley Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hawley Secondary?
Hawley Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawley Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawley Secondary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawley Secondary rank in MN?
Hawley Secondary ranks #559 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hawley Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawley Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Hawley Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawley Secondary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hawley Secondary a charter school?
No, Hawley Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawley Secondary a Title I school?
No, Hawley Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawley Secondary?
20.8% of students at Hawley Secondary 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
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (218) 483-3555
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56549)
- 4,656
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 56549; 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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