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 1,732 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 38% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irondale Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Irondale Senior High School's student population of 1,732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Irondale Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irondale Senior High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
17%
12%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irondale Senior High School's ranking?
Irondale Senior High School is ranked #899 out of 1,860 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 92%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Irondale Senior High School?
1,732 students attend Irondale Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Irondale Senior High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irondale Senior High School?
Irondale Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, 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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