Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District

650 East Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938-2206
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 766 students in Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
766 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#355 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
34%
45%
45%
40-44%
38%
75-79%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.56
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,273 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,486
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,273
$17,693

Best Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gogebic Co Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
E4946 Jackson Rd
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Luther L Wright K12 School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 E Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: PK-12
| 729 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District?
Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District manages 2 public schools serving 766 students.
What is the rank of Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District?
Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District is ranked #353 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District?
88% of Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District?
Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,273 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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