Vermilion Country School

Vermilion Country School
1 ENTERPRISE DR
TOWER, MN 55790
Charter School 50 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Vermilion Country School (VCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Tower, Minnesota, serving students in grades 7–12. Nestled in the heart of the Lake Vermilion area, the school distinguishes itself through a personalized, project-based learning model. By maintaining small class sizes and a student-centered environment, VCS aims to foster strong relationships between educators and students, ensuring that each individual receives the attention necessary to succeed academically and personally.

A core component of the Vermilion Country School experience is its integration with the local environment and community. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, often utilizing the unique natural surroundings of Northern Minnesota to teach science, history, and community engagement. By focusing on hands-on projects and real-world application, the school seeks to empower students to become self-directed learners who are well-prepared for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce.
50
Total Students
5.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    31 (62.0%)
  • American Indian
    12 (24.0%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (6.0%)
  • Black
    2 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (2.0%)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Vermilion Country School
Phone: (218)753-1246
Website: http://vermilioncountry.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 4
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 5
Gender Ratio