Vermilion Country School

Vermilion Country School is an active, independent public charter district situated at 1 Enterprise Drive in Tower, Minnesota (55790). Operating as a single-facility district within a rural remote setting in the broader Duluth region, it serves as its own local educational agency for federal programs while providing a focused secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. Designed to offer an accessible, community-rooted alternative to traditional secondary education, the school delivers a personalized learning environment tailored to middle and high school students across northern Minnesota.

The district supports a small, close-knit student body of 50 enrolled scholars, featuring a diverse student population that includes American Indian, White, Hispanic, Black, and Asian learners alongside balanced gender representation. To ensure every student receives dedicated guidance, Vermilion Country School maintains an exceptional staffing context relative to its enrollment. The district is staffed by approximately 11 full-time equivalent teachers, over 6 instructional aides, and comprehensive support personnel—bringing the total workforce to over 32 full-time equivalent positions. This rich support structure allows the school to deliver individualized academic instruction, strong mentorship, and tailored student services within a collaborative rural learning environment.