For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 395 students in Aurora, MN.
The top ranked public high school in Aurora, MN is Mesabi East Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, MN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Aurora, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mesabi East Secondary, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Aurora, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesabi East Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 1st St W
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321
Aurora, MN 55705
(218) 229-3321
Grades: 7-12
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Aurora, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Aurora, MN include Mesabi East Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Aurora?
1 public high schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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