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10 schools in HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minnesota · 2,722 students · 1 city

For a Minnesota district, HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT runs a compact public-school system: 10 schools and roughly 2,722 students (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high).

4-year change in HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,722
-39 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
10
+1 (+11%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from Hutchinson Tiger Elementary at 59.3% proficient to HUTCHINSON SENIOR HIGH at 40.6%, a gap of 18.7 points. That is the 51st widest gap among 84 Minnesota districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 6 district schools that reported both years went from 2,902 to 2,262 students (down 22%) and from 170 to 150 full-time teachers (down 12%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT runs 10 public schools across Minnesota, collectively serveing roughly 2,722 students.

In terms of grade levels, HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is made up of 3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is about 272, below the Minnesota average of roughly 357.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,761 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,722 in SY 2024-25. HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT now counts 10 public schools, up from 9 in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT run?
HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT has 10 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,722 students in Minnesota.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT?
HUTCHINSON SENIOR HIGH is the largest public school in HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT by enrollment, with approximately 863 students.
What grade levels does HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 10 schools.