HILLS-BEAVER CREEK SECONDARY

HILLS-BEAVER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
301 N SUMMIT AVE
HILLS, MN 56138
196 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary is a public school located in the small community of Hills, Minnesota. Serving students in the secondary grade levels, the school functions as a core component of the Hills-Beaver Creek School District, which emphasizes a tight-knit, community-focused educational environment. The school is known for its "Patriots" mascot and prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve both academic and personal growth through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school’s digital presence, centered around its official website, highlights a commitment to transparency and communication with local families. As a rural secondary institution, Hills-Beaver Creek focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by leveraging small class sizes to provide individualized attention. By integrating athletics, student organizations, and core academic programming, the school strives to maintain a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the surrounding southwestern Minnesota community.
196
Total Students
15.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    179 (91.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (2.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: HILLS-BEAVER CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (507)962-3240
Website: http://www.hbcpatriots.com
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 21
Grade 9 39
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 27
Gender Ratio