MESABI EAST SECONDARY

MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
601 N 1ST ST W
AURORA, MN 55705
415 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.
415
Total Students
25.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    380 (91.6 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    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://isd2711.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
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 75
Grade 8 78
Grade 9 70
Grade 10 75
Grade 11 52
Grade 12 65
Gender Ratio