Irondale High School is a public high school in New Brighton, Minnesota, United States. Part of the Mounds View Public Schools district, the school is in a suburban area ten miles north of downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Serving 1,812 students in grades 9-12, Irondale Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,812 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Irondale Senior High serves the west part of the Saint Paul, MN school district, covering an area of approximately 14.5 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the school's boundaries, and the furthest edge being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irondale Senior High School's student population of 1,812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,812 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Irondale Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irondale Senior High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irondale Senior High School's ranking?
Irondale Senior High School is ranked #761 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Irondale Senior High School often compared to?
Irondale Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mounds View Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Irondale Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Irondale Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Irondale Senior High School?
1,812 students attend Irondale Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Irondale Senior High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irondale Senior High School?
Irondale Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Irondale Senior High School offer ?
Irondale Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irondale Senior High School part of?
Irondale Senior High School is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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