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%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
54%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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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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