Mountain Lake Secondary

450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 240 students in grades 7-12, Mountain Lake Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mountain Lake Secondary's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
240 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mountain Lake Secondary 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 Mountain Lake Secondary is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#844 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mountain Lake Secondary, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain Lake Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain Lake Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mountain Lake Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
29%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mountain Lake Secondary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
12%
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White
54%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mountain Lake Secondary and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mountain Lake Secondary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Mountain Lake Secondary and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mountain Lake Secondary and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mountain Lake Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mountain Lake Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Lake Secondary's ranking?
Mountain Lake Secondary is ranked #844 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Lake Secondary?
The graduation rate of Mountain Lake Secondary is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mountain Lake Secondary?
240 students attend Mountain Lake Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mountain Lake Secondary students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Lake Secondary?
Mountain Lake Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountain Lake Secondary offer ?
Mountain Lake Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mountain Lake Secondary part of?
Mountain Lake Secondary is part of Mountain Lake School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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