Serving 398 students in grades 7-12, Hinckley-finlayson Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Green and Gold
School Rankings
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1462 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
15%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
66%
60%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hinckley-finlayson Secondary's ranking?
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is ranked #1462 out of 1,773 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hinckley-finlayson Secondary?
The graduation rate of Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hinckley-finlayson Secondary?
398 students attend Hinckley-finlayson Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hinckley-finlayson Secondary students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hinckley-finlayson Secondary?
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hinckley-finlayson Secondary offer ?
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hinckley-finlayson Secondary part of?
Hinckley-finlayson Secondary is part of Hinckley-Finlayson School District.
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