Serving 86 students in grades 5-12, Mesabi Academy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
(07-08)11%
3%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(07-08)4%
6%
Black
(07-08)41%
9%
White
(07-08)44%
76%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mesabi Academy School?
86 students attend Mesabi Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mesabi Academy School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 11% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesabi Academy School?
Mesabi Academy School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesabi Academy School offer ?
Mesabi Academy School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Mesabi Academy School part of?
Mesabi Academy School is part of Mountain Iron-Buhl School District.
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