School Overview
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary School, located in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, serves as a combined junior and senior high school (typically grades 7–12) for the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District. Situated on the Iron Range, the school functions as a community hub that emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit environment typical of smaller, rural Minnesota school districts. The facility is designed to support both core educational requirements and various extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations, which play a significant role in the school’s culture.

The school is known for its connection to the regional history of the Iron Range and its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. By maintaining smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary strives to support student growth and community engagement. The campus serves as a central pillar for the local area, reflecting the district's ongoing efforts to balance modern educational standards with the values and traditions of the Northland.
268
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY
Demographic Student Count
White220
Hispanic13
Black3
Asian1
Two or More20
American Indian11
  • White
    220 (82.1 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (7.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.9 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    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: MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)735-8271
Website: http://www.mib.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 83
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28
Grades Taught
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 55
Grade 9 39
Grade 10 40
Grade 11 43
Grade 12 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY
Grade Student Count
Grade 755
Grade 855
Grade 939
Grade 1040
Grade 1143
Grade 1236
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11542.9%
Male15357.1%