HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SECONDARY

398 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary School, located in Hinckley, Minnesota, serves as the primary middle and high school facility for the Hinckley-Finlayson School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. By fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, the school focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of well-rounded citizens within the local community.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. These opportunities are designed to encourage student engagement, leadership development, and school spirit. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom standards and diverse enrichment programs, the school aims to create a positive culture that supports the individual needs of its students while maintaining strong connections to the broader Hinckley area.

398

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	20
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	50
American Indian	60

White
262 (65.8%)
American Indian
60 (15.1%)
Two or More
50 (12.6%)
Hispanic
20 (5.0%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

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:	HINCKLEY-FINLAYSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(320)384-6132
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 7 67

Grade 8 61

Grade 9 57

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 83

Grade 12 59