Overview of District Success

State and National Awards

Hillsdale Community Schools has received national recognition for our graduates' College Readiness, according to the US News and World Report for five consecutive years, 2015-2019.  Hillsdale High School has developed a curriculum and course schedule model that maximizes opportunities for a well-rounded academic program. Several evaluations by different outside entities, with varying approaches, have identified Hillsdale Community Schools as a higher performing school in their academic achievement metrics.

• 2020 NATIONAL MEDAL - US News & World Report: Nationally Ranked for College Readiness
• 2019 NATIONAL MEDAL - US News & World Report: Nationally Ranked for College Readiness
• 2018 SILVER MEDAL - US News & World Report: Nationally Ranked for College Readiness
• 2018 CAP Ranking - Mackinac Center: Highest Ranked High School in Hillsdale County
• 2018 ACADEMIC STATE CHAMPS - Bridge Magazine, Top 10 for Reading Achievement Growth by Mid-sized Districts 
• 2017 SILVER MEDAL - US News & World Report: Nationally Ranked for College Readiness
• 2016 CAP Ranking - Mackinac Center: Highest Ranked High School in Hillsdale County
• 2016 SILVER MEDAL - US News & World Report: Ranked in the Top 10% nationally for College Readiness
• 2015 BRONZE MEDAL - US News and World Report: National recognition for College/Career Readiness
• 2014 CAP Ranking - Mackinac Center: Highest Ranked High School in Hillsdale County
• 2014 Reward School - State of Michigan: Top 5% in the state for Academic Improvement
• 2013 Reward School - State of Michigan: Top 5% in the state for Academic Improvement