At a glance
Reported students
283
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
318.5
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary: 283 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 242
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Mountain Iron. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Mountain Iron-Buhl School District. NCES reports 283 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.7%) and multiracial (8.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.7%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mountain Iron-Buhl School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Iron-Buhl ISD 712 Credit R High · Northland Learning Center | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Northeast Service Cooperative Oll High · Region 3 - Northeast Service Co-op | 07–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| East Range Academy of Tech-Science High · Charter · East Range Academy of Tech-Science | 09–12 | 127 | 0.5 mi |
| NLC 6076 ALC Program High · Northland Learning Center | 07–12 | 48 | 1.9 mi |
| NLC 6076 Credit Recovery High · Northland Learning Center | 09–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| NLC 6076 Transition Program High · Northland Learning Center | 12–12 | 25 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary
What grades does Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary serve?
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mountain Iron-Buhl School District.
How many students attend Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary?
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 242 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 283 students and 16.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mountain Iron-Buhl School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary in?
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary is part of Mountain Iron-Buhl School District, based in Mountain Iron, MN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mountain Iron-Buhl ISD 712 Credit R (under 0.1 mi), Northeast Service Cooperative Oll (under 0.1 mi), East Range Academy of Tech-Science (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.