CHERRY SECONDARY

250 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Cherry Secondary School, located in Iron, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the St. Louis County School District (ISD 2142), the school functions as a community hub for the surrounding rural area, providing a comprehensive secondary education that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which fosters strong relationships between students and faculty, allowing for a more personalized approach to learning.

In addition to its core curriculum, Cherry Secondary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations. By leveraging its affiliation with the larger St. Louis County district, the school provides students with access to shared resources and technology while maintaining the close-knit culture of a smaller institution. It remains dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, trade schools, or higher education institutions.

250

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHERRY SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	22
American Indian	9

White
213 (85.2 %)
Two or More
22 (8.8 %)
American Indian
9 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.0 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	ST. LOUIS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)258-8991
Website:	http://isd2142.net/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 40

Grade 8 40

Grade 9 48

Grade 10 49

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 40