Very Good
#624 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 31% in state
Pillager Senior High School
High School · Pillager Public School District · Pillager, MN
A high school in Pillager, MN where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
323 E 2ND ST S, Pillager, MN 56473
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pillager Senior High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
36.5%
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 Pillager Senior High School 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average495/100K
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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
$79,236
Median home value
$262,500
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56473; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lakes Adventure SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pillager Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pillager Senior High School is listed in PILLAGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pillager Senior High School
Pillager Senior High School is a public high school in Pillager, MN, part of Pillager Public School District, serving approximately 364 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #624 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pillager Senior High School
What grades does Pillager Senior High School serve?
Pillager Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pillager Senior High School?
Pillager Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pillager Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pillager Senior High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pillager Senior High School rank in MN?
Pillager Senior High School ranks #624 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Pillager Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pillager Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Pillager Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pillager Senior High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pillager Senior High School a charter school?
No, Pillager Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pillager Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Pillager Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pillager Senior High School?
36.5% of students at Pillager Senior High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (218) 746-2117
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 56473)
- 3,452
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 56473; 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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