For the 2025 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 18% (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 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Mountain Iron, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary, with 80-89% 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 Public High Schools in Mountain Iron, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8659 Unity Drive
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 735-8271
Grades: 7-12
| 259 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
5525 Emerald Ave
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
(218) 741-0750
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Mountain Iron, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 8-9
| 2 students
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
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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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