MESABI EAST SECONDARY

MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
601 N 1ST ST W
AURORA, MN 55705
392 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Mesabi East Secondary School, located in Aurora, Minnesota, serves as the primary middle and high school hub for the Mesabi East School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare students for diverse post-secondary paths, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Mesabi East Secondary places a strong emphasis on student development through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, reflecting the resilient spirit of the Iron Range. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the public, highlighting its ongoing commitment to providing quality educational resources and opportunities for students in the Aurora area.
392
Total Students
22.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    348 (88.8%)
  • Two or More
    20 (5.1%)
  • American Indian
    13 (3.3%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.3%)
  • Black
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)229-3321
Website: http://www.isd2711.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 155
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 59
Grade 9 66
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 69
Grade 12 64
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mesabi East ISD2711 Credit Recovery
NORTHLAND LEARNING CENTER
0 Students
601 N 1ST ST W
AURORA, MN 55705 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th