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Hillsboro High School

Q: Is Hillsboro High School a good school?

Hillsboro High School ranks 85 th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

85^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 125 North Dakota High Schools

Better than 32% of North Dakota high schools

Summary

Hillsboro High School is a public high school located in Hillsboro, North Dakota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 232 students. The school is part of the Hillsboro 9 School District, which is ranked 73 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillsboro High School's performance has been quite variable over the years, with the school ranking as high as 6th out of 118 North Dakota high schools in 2020-2021 (with a 5-star rating) and as low as 85th out of 125 in 2024-2025 (with a 2-star rating). This suggests that the school's quality and effectiveness may be inconsistent. Additionally, the school has shown some disparities in the performance of different student groups, with male students performing well but female students and low socioeconomic status students struggling in comparison to their peers.

When compared to the nearby schools of Northern Cass High School, Central Valley High School, and May-Port Cg High School, Hillsboro High School's performance is mixed. Northern Cass High School and Central Valley High School have generally outperformed Hillsboro High School in terms of statewide ranking and test scores, while May-Port Cg High School has struggled more. Despite the mixed academic performance, Hillsboro High School has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, which is a positive indicator of the school's overall effectiveness in supporting students through to completion.

235

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,120

Per pupil spending ?

23%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12 4th St NE
Hillsboro, ND 58045

(701) 636-4360

District: Hillsboro 9

Feeder schools for Hillsboro High School:

Elementary:

Hillsboro Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 42nd percentile in 2016 → 32nd in 2025

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the North Dakota average (84%)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Dakota average (27% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg41%

North Dakota avg40%

85^th of 125

North Dakota public high schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 39 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to bottom 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

73^rd of 134Hillsboro 9 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2014	49.5	85 of 136	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.7	85 of 135	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.3	56 of 124	54.8%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	32.7	85 of 125	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	87.8	9 of 122	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	43.3	79 of 125	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.6	51 of 121	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	90.5	6 of 118	94.9%	★★★★★
2020	57.0	48 of 117	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.0	48 of 117	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.7	56 of 120	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.4	50 of 114	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.6	69 of 118	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	66.2	30 of 105	71.4%	★★★★☆
2014	58.2	54 of 122	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	20.9	103 of 122	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	47.2	77 of 126	38.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	36.5	42 of 65	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	79.5	14 of 63	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	19.2	51 of 57	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	67.8	12 of 54	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	83.3	5 of 54	90.7%	★★★★★
2020	72.1	14 of 58	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	72.1	14 of 58	75.9%	★★★★☆
2018	37.9	40 of 57	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	72.4	10 of 51	80.4%	★★★★☆
2016	38.5	35 of 55	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2020	29.8	18 of 24	25.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.8	18 of 24	25.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.3	8 of 26	69.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	40.5	37 of 65	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	88.1	6 of 63	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	78.6	7 of 57	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	43.8	27 of 54	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	81.6	8 of 54	85.2%	★★★★☆
2020	39.2	38 of 58	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.2	38 of 58	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	76.7	11 of 57	80.7%	★★★★☆
2017	32.6	39 of 51	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	58.4	24 of 55	56.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

Male (2025)43rd percentile+11 vs school

Female (2025)35th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2020)25th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Reading34%-6 vs state

Math24%-17 vs state

Science24%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Hillsboro High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)		A-Plus Reading (2025)		A-Plus Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 10th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 10th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 10th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hillsboro High School	Public	7-12	12 4th St NE	Hillsboro	58045	Traill County	Hillsboro 9	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 636-4360	235	24	9.7	23.0%	206 (87.7%)	2 (0.9%)	12 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	32.7	85^th of 125 public high schools	32.0%		87.8	9^th of 122 public high schools	92.6%	76	24.0	24.0	34.0	34.0	24.0	24.0	$11,120	$186	$10,933
May-Port Cg High School	Public	9-12	900 Main St W	Mayville	58257	Traill County	May-Port Cg 14	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 788-2281	143	16	9.2	18.9%	126 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	30.1	90^th of 125 public high schools	28.0%		21.9	97^th of 122 public high schools	20.5%	7	19.0	19.0	39.0	39.0	24.0	24.0	$11,119	$00	$11,119
Central Valley High School	Public	7-12	1556 Highway 81 NE	Buxton	58218	Traill County	Central Valley 3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 847-2220	101	7	14.4	19.8%	93 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.4	43^rd of 125 public high schools	65.6%		82.3	15^th of 122 public high schools	87.7%	28	20.0	20.0	74.5	74.5	34.5	34.5	$14,158	$477	$13,681
Northern Cass High School	Public	9-12	16021 18th St SE	Hunter	58048	Cass County	Northern Cass 97	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 874-2322	205	13	15.3	6.8%	202 (98.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.2	25^th of 125 public high schools	80.0%		89.3	7^th of 122 public high schools	94.3%	18	34.0	34.0	59.0	59.0	39.0	39.0	$11,911	$987	$10,924

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsboro High School

What schools feed into Hillsboro High School?

Hillsboro High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hillsboro Elementary School

How many students attend Hillsboro High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 235 students attended Hillsboro High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hillsboro High School?

Students at Hillsboro High School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Hillsboro High School in?

Hillsboro 9

Is Hillsboro High School a good school?

Hillsboro High School ranks 85^th of 125 North Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.