MOUNTAIN LAKE SECONDARY

MOUNTAIN LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
450 12TH ST
MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN 56159
244 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Mountain Lake Secondary, located at 450 12th St in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a combined middle and high school, it focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth. The school is known for its small-town environment, which often fosters close relationships between students and staff and allows for a more personalized approach to instruction and student support.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of Mountain Lake. It typically provides a range of athletics, arts programs, and student organizations designed to engage learners and encourage community involvement. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, Mountain Lake Secondary aims to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that equips its graduates with the skills necessary to navigate their future endeavors.
244
Total Students
15.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    143 (58.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    69 (28.3 %)
  • Asian
    21 (8.6 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.2 %)
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 LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (507)427-2325
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 43
Grade 8 37
Grade 9 44
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 41
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
BUTTERFIELD SECONDARY
Butterfield-Odin Public Schools
111 Students
440 HUBBARD AVE
BUTTERFIELD, MN 56120 (6.9 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th