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Hill-Murray School Profile
Pioneer OverviewHill-Murray is a Catholic Benedictine, coeducational school serving grades 7-12. It is located on a forty acre site in Maplewood, a suburb of Saint Paul. It was established in 1971 through the consolidation of Archbishop Murray Memorial High School and Hill High School. Archbishop Murray was founded in 1958 by the Benedictine Sisters as a school for young women. Hill High was established in 1959 by the Christian Brothers as a school for young men. The Middle School was added in 1989. In 2011-12, we are celebrating 50 years of graduates from Hill, Murray and Hill-Murray schools.
Hill-Murray's current enrollment is 766. The student population is drawn from the Twin Cities, surrounding suburban areas, and nearby Wisconsin communities. Hill-Murray is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.The Curriculum
Hill-Murray offers a diverse, challenging program of studies within a value-centered curriculum. From year to year, 92-96% of H-M graduates attend the finest colleges in the nation. The primary emphasis is on college preparatory courses with honors and advanced placement courses available. The average class size in the Middle School is approximately twenty-five. In the High School (grades 9-12) it is 23.FacultyHill-Murray teachers are more than classroom educators. They are actively involved with the students as coaches, advisors, moderators, and tutors. The student-teacher ratio is 14:1. Eighty-three percent of the faculty hold advanced degrees. Eighty-eight percent of the Hill-Murray faculty have more than five years of experience. Click here to contact a member of the Hill-Murray faculty.
Grade Point Values
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Regular |
Honors |
| A |
4.0 |
4.5 |
| A- |
3.67 |
4.17 |
| B+ |
3.33 |
3.83 |
| B |
3.0 |
3.5 |
| B- |
2.67 |
3.17 |
| C+ |
2.33 |
2.83 |
| C |
2.0 |
2.5 |
| C- |
1.67 |
2.17 |
| D+ |
1.33 |
1.83 |
| D |
1.0 |
1.5 |
| D- |
.67 |
1.17 | Graduation Requirements
High school students (grades 9-12) must earn 48 semester credits to graduate including:
| English |
8 semester credits |
| Religion |
6 semester credits |
| Math |
4 semester credits |
| Science |
4 semester credits |
| Social Studies |
6 semester credits |
| Fine Arts |
1 semester credit |
| Health |
1 semester credit |
| Computer Literacy |
1 semester credit |
| Physical Education |
2 semester credits |
| Electives |
15 semester credits | In addition, each student must complete two service experiences each year in grades 9-12 in order to graduate.
Course Offerings
- 5 courses in Business
- 11 courses in English, including Creative Writing and Yearbook
- 21 courses in Fine Arts
- 5 years of Spanish and French
- 7 courses in Technology Education
- 14 courses in Mathematics through AP/Honors Calculus I
- 4 courses in Family and Consumer Science
- 12 courses in Physical Education and Health
- 9 courses in Religious Studies
- 12 courses in Science, including Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology and Advanced Anatomy/Physiology
- 3 courses in Service Learning
- 11 courses in Social Studies
College Credit is available through the PACC program of Saint Mary's University. College credits are offered for calculus and Introduction to Theology.
Advanced Placement is offered in Calculus, English, Music Theory, and American History.
Honors level coursework is available in English, Math, Religion, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages.
Services available to students:
- Complete "Smart Board" technology with DVD, video and Internet access in the media center, both PC labs and in every classroom
- Two 30 station PC labs
- Two mobile classroom sets of iPads
- Five Science labs for Chemistry, Physics and Biology
- Peer Tutoring Lab
- Math Lab
- Career Resource Center
- Foods Lab
- Media Center and Library facilities
- Technology Education labs including woodworking, drafting, design and gas engines
- Learning Center to assist students in their study skills and for those who have other learning needs
- All- Mac Graphic Design Studio
2010-2011 ACT Test Scores
| 92% of H-M Seniors take the ACT | Composite: 25.1
Post High School
Approximate post graduate statistics
- 47% attend 4-year public colleges & universities
- 38% attend 4-year private colleges/universities
- 7% attend 2-year colleges
- 48% attend out-of-state colleges/universities
College Placement Samples
| Amherst College |
Arizona State University |
| Augsburg College |
Babson College |
| Bethel College |
Boston College |
| Brown University |
Carleton College |
| Catholic University |
Clemson University |
| Colgate University |
College of Holy Cross |
| College of Saint Benedict |
St. Catherine University
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| College of St. Scholastica |
Concordia College |
| Cornell University |
Creighton University |
| Dartmouth College |
DePaul University |
| Drake University |
Florida State University |
| Fordham University |
George Washington University |
| Georgetown University |
Gustavus Adolphus College |
| Hamline University |
Hofstra University |
| Iowa State University |
Johns Hopkins University |
| Lewis & Clark University |
Loyola University |
| Luther College |
Macalester College |
| Marquette University |
Michigan Tech University |
| New York University |
North Dakota State University |
| Northwestern University |
Pepperdine University |
| Providence College |
Purdue University |
| Regis University |
Saint Mary's University |
| Saint John's University |
Saint Olaf College |
| Smith College |
Stanford University |
| Syracuse University |
Tulane University |
| University of Notre Dame |
University of Arizona |
| University of California |
University of Chicago |
| University of Kansas |
University of Iowa |
| University of Maryland |
University of Minnesota |
| University of Montana |
University of North Dakota |
| University of Nebraska |
University of North Carolina |
| University of Pennsylvania |
University of S. California |
| University of Washington |
University of St. Thomas |
| University of San Diego |
University of Wisconsin |
| US Air Force Academy |
US Military Academy |
| US Naval Academy |
Villanova University |
| Wheaton College |
Whitman College |
| Whitworth College |
Yale University |
| The Julliard School |
Kansas City Art Institute |
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California Polytechnic State University |
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Entrance RequirementsStudents must submit an application for admission and student transcripts including grades and standardized test scores. To be admitted to Hill-Murray, students must 1) have maintained a "C" average 2) have scored at or above grade level on standardized tests, and 3) be in good standing at his/her current school (no attendance or discipline issues). Click here for more information. Pioneer Cocurricular ActivitiesAs part of its commitment to educate the whole person, Hill-Murray supports a full range of athletics and cocurricular activities with emphasis on athletics, arts, and service.Hill-Murray is a member of the Classic Suburban Conference. There are 24 varsity sports teams for men and women. In recent seasons, conference and region titles have been earned in football, girls' basketball, girls' golf, girls track, softball, baseball, boys and girls golf, girls swimming and diving, slalom skiing, and boys and girls hockey. In the past five years, Hill-Murray teams and individual athletes advanced to the Minnesota State Tournament in girls and boys basketball, girls and boys golf, girls and boys track, danceline, competitive cheerleading, and girls tennis. The boys hockey tradition is widely renowned as one of the most storied traditions in the state and the team earned its third Minnesota State Championship in 2008. In addition, Hill-Murray athletic teams consistently earn conference and state academic titles.
The fine arts program offers a music program which includes marching, concert, stage, and pep bands, brass quintet, jazz combo, and drum line. Vocal opportunities are numerous through concert choir and Pioneer Performers, and other ensembles. The theatre program annually features five or six performances including dinner shows and a special Christmas offering. The theatre program, which consistently earns star ratings at the state one-act competition earned six Spotlight on Theatre awards in 2008 for its production of the musical, Footloose.
Service opportunities are offered through the National Honor Society, Christian Service Learning, Campus Ministry, Student Government, Peer Listeners, and Peer Ministry. Other activities include Academic Decathlon, Math Team, Science Olympiad, Omega Yearbook, Speech and Mock Trial.Open House
Click here for more information on our January 2012 Open House.Please call (651) 748-2406 for more information or e-mail Denise Bates, H-M Admissions Director at dbates@hill-murray.org.
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