For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 408 students in Mountain Iron, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Mountain Iron, MN are Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary and East Range Academy Of Tech-science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain Iron, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mountain Iron have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Mountain Iron, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Mountain Iron, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8659 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
East Range Academy Of Tech-science
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8541 Park Ridge Dr
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 744-7965
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 744-7965
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
5525 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Gr: 7-12
Mountain Iron, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethany Crisis Shelter High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Box 537
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-0271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-0271
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
5529 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Gr: PK
Northeast Service Coop Sp. Ed. (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
5525 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mountain Iron, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Mountain Iron, MN include Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary and East Range Academy Of Tech-science.
How many public high schools are located in Mountain Iron?
3 public high schools are located in Mountain Iron.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Iron?
Mountain Iron public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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