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Iron Mountain High School

High School · Iron Mountain Public Schools · Iron Mountain, MI

A high school in Iron Mountain, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 WEST B ST, Iron Mountain, MI 49801

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation13.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$13,668
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Iron Mountain High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 37% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Iron Mountain High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,461

Median home value

$157,800

Median rent

$667/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Imk Community EducationEnrollment path unverified4.7K–120.8 mi106Compare →
Kingsford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–121.0 mi599Compare →
Dickinsoniron Special EducationEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–121.2 mi51Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Iron Mountain Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$13,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Iron Mountain High School is listed in Iron Mountain Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Iron Mountain High School

Iron Mountain High School is a public high school in Iron Mountain, MI, part of Iron Mountain Public Schools, serving approximately 237 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,684 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Iron Mountain High School

What grades does Iron Mountain High School serve?

Iron Mountain High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Iron Mountain High School?

Iron Mountain High School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Iron Mountain High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Iron Mountain High School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Iron Mountain High School rank in MI?

Iron Mountain High School ranks #1,684 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Iron Mountain High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Iron Mountain High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Iron Mountain High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Iron Mountain High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Iron Mountain High School a charter school?

No, Iron Mountain High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Iron Mountain High School a Title I school?

No, Iron Mountain High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iron Mountain High School?

43.5% of students at Iron Mountain High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Dickinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 49801)
11,606
Area average commute
17.1 min
Area median age
48.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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