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