Hill-Murray School

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Hill-Murray School
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Address
Hill-Murray School
2625 East Larpenteur Avenue

Maplewood
,
(Ramsey County)
,
Minnesota
55109-5098

United States
Coordinates 44°59′36″N92°59′25″W / 44.99333°N 92.99028°W / 44.99333; -92.99028
Information
Type Private, Coeducational
MottoHill-Murray empowers students to reach their fullest potential by inspiring them to utilize their God-given strengths to become leaders who will make a positive difference in the world.
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
EstablishedArchbishop Murray (1958)
Hill High (1959)
consolidated (1971)
Middle School (1989)
PresidentMelissa Dan
PrincipalElizabeth Marin
Grades 6–12
Enrollmentapprox. 1100 students (2025)
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Green, white and black
   
SportsHockey, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, baseball, softball, swimming, golf
Nickname Pios
Team namePioneers
Rival White Bear Lake Area High School
AccreditationLumen Accreditation, Cognia Accreditation, National Association of Independent Schools
www.hill-murray.org

Hill-Murray School is a coeducational private Catholic school serving grades 6–12. It is on a 40-acre (16 ha) site in Maplewood, Minnesota, United States, a suburb of Saint Paul. Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, it was established in 1971 as a result of the consolidation of Archbishop Murray Memorial High School and Hill High School. The student population is drawn from the Twin Cities, surrounding suburban areas, and nearby Wisconsin communities. Hill-Murray is one of 21 Minnesota high schools accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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History

The Benedictine Sisters founded Archbishop Murray in 1958 as a school for young women. It was named after Archbisop John Murray. The Christian Brothers established Hill High in 1959 as a school for young men. The school was named after James J. Hill, whose will left $400,000 "for a high school to be conducted by the Christian Brothers under the supervision of the Archdiocese of St. Paul." [1] The two schools, merged in 1971. The Hill High school location is now the Mounds Park academy. [2] The middle school was added in 1989.

Athletics

Hill-Murray is a member of the Metro East Conference in the Minnesota State High School League. There are 24 varsity sports teams for men and women. The athletic department is known for its boys' hockey team, led by head coach Bill Lechner. The Pioneers have won four MSHSL state championships and have a record of 277–90–15. [3] The school's hockey rivalry with White Bear Lake has deep roots and is considered [4] the most intense and most watched rivalry in the state, routinely drawing sold-out crowds in the thousands to Aldrich Arena. [5]

State Championships
SeasonSportNumber of ChampionshipsYear
Fall Soccer, Boys12023
Winter Hockey, Boys 61970, 1972, 1983, 1991, 2008, 2020
Hockey, Girls32014, 2015, 2025
Alpine Skiing, Girls12023
Spring Baseball, Boys21972, 1976
Softball, Girls11983
Total10

Performing arts

Hill-Murray is well known for its various performing arts programs. It has eight different bands, five choirs, and the theatre department produces six shows each year.

Performing Arts Awards and Accomplishments
DepartmentProduction/StudentTitle
TheatreThe Great Gatsby (One Act, 2015)Section 4AA Conference Champions;

State One Act Festival Starred Performance [6]

Academics

Hill-Murray High School Courses
CategoryNumber of Courses
Business7
English12
Family and Consumer Science4
Fine Arts20
Learning Resources2
Math15
Physical Education and Health7
Religious Studies9
Science11
Levels of French and Spanish5
Social Studies13
Technology Education2

On Niche, the school has a grade of A.

For dual credit, the school offers College in the Schools (CIS) and six Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Demographics

Hill-Murray has a diverse student background, including different cultures, faiths, and economic backgrounds,. The school draws students from 110 different middle and elementary schools. 10% of students are students of color, 80% are Catholic, and 96% participate in at least one co-curricular activity. The student body comes from all over the metro area, including parts of Wisconsin.

The school served grades 7-12 until the 2015–16 school year, when a 6th grade was added.

As of the 2024–2025 school year, the school has a yearly tuition of $16,151, with 30% of students on financial aid. [7]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ Hill High School. St. Paul, Minnesota. (Hill-Murray High School), MW-536. De La Salle Christian Brothers Midwest District Archives.
  2. ↑ Patterson's American Education. United States: Educational Directories, Volume LX 1964. 2051 E. Larpenteur
  3. ↑ "The Bill Lechner file". www.startribune.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Rivalry week in Maplewood". January 12, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Bears' 'miracle' wrapped in red, white, blue". March 5, 2011.
  6. ↑ "School briefs: Park High, Hill-Murray honored at State One Act Play Festival". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Hill Murray School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025) - Saint Paul, MN". Private School Review. March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  8. 1 2 Hill Murray Pioneer Hockey Alumni
  9. ↑ "TMG Speakers: Lino Rulli". Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
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