East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

Summary:

East Range Academy Of Technical-Science is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, with a student population of 161. The school is part of the St. Louis County School District, which is ranked 398 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While East Range Academy Of Technical-Science has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (11.8%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 2-4%, the school has seen concerning trends in recent years. Its four-year graduation rates have declined from 75.3% in 2020-2021 to 52.4% in 2021-2022, much lower than the 90% rates of nearby schools like Chisholm Secondary and Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary. Additionally, East Range Academy Of Technical-Science's dropout rates have increased from 5.7% in 2017-2018 to 16.3% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the 2-9% rates of surrounding schools.

Academically, East Range Academy Of Technical-Science consistently performs below the state average in proficiency rates for MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 0% proficiency in Math, 39.29% in Reading, and 16% in Science, compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.23% to 89.02% over the past few years, much higher than the 35-48% rates of nearby schools. While these challenges present significant obstacles, the data suggests that there is room for improvement at East Range Academy Of Technical-Science through targeted interventions and by learning from the practices of higher-performing schools in the area.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

8541 Park Ridge Dr
Mountain Iron, MN 55768-8888

(218) 744-7965

District: East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

SchoolDigger Rank:
404^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,983

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

American Indian:

11.8%

African American:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Range Academy Of Technical-Science ranks worse than 84.2% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.42. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Range Academy Of Technical-Science who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), American Indian (11.8%), African American (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Range Academy Of Technical-Science is 20.6. (See more...)

Compare East Range Academy Of Technical-Science employs 7.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Range Academy Of Technical-Science is $15,983.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Range Academy Of Technical-Science:

SchoolDigger ranks East Range Academy Of Technical-Science 404^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See East Range Academy Of Technical-Science in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

East Range Academy Of Technical-Science:

SchoolDigger ranks East Range Academy Of Technical-Science 398^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

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Rank History for all students at East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2010	37.27	370^th	540	31.5%
2011	24.12	401^st	545	26.4%
2012	16.11	424^th	539	21.3%
2013	15.98	419^th	534	21.5%
2014	24.44	379^th	483	21.5%
2015	22.87	395^th	504	21.6%
2016	9.48	416^th	489	14.9%
2017	33.26	358^th	489	26.8%
2018	25.29	378^th	494	23.5%
2019	5.86	462^nd	492	6.1%
2021	5.05	402^nd	428	6.1%
2022	20.68	385^th	472	18.4%
2023	11.87	419^th	476	12.0%
2024	17.42	404^th	480	15.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	24.94	297^th	374	20.6%
2019	6.24	355^th	370	4.1%
2021	12.34	252^nd	270	6.7%
2022	33.36	219^th	312	29.8%
2023	29.83	294^th	393	25.2%
2024	23.09	327^th	389	15.9%

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Rank History for Female students at East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	4.12	382^nd	401	4.7%
2021	2.34	335^th	339	1.2%
2024	8.73	375^th	403	6.9%

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Rank History for Male students at East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	18.53	349^th	398	12.3%
2019	2.54	396^th	411	3.6%
2021	3.32	341^st	351	2.8%
2022	17.37	352^nd	403	12.7%
2023	6.64	380^th	398	4.5%
2024	21.54	338^th	405	16.5%

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Rank History for White students at East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	9.88	376^th	414	9.2%
2019	1.62	408^th	412	1.0%
2021	2.62	355^th	364	2.5%
2022	3.64	390^th	401	2.7%
2023	2.54	389^th	398	2.3%
2024	9.12	376^th	402	6.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	74	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	74
2009	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	105
2010	134	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	134
2011	110	2	1	2	0	0	0	115
2012	98	1	1	0	2	0	5	107
2013	91	1	0	0	4	1	8	105
2014	77	3	0	0	4	0	9	93
2015	111	0	0	2	5	0	13	131
2016	115	0	0	4	5	0	9	133
2017	129	2	0	4	7	0	10	152
2018	118	1	0	4	9	0	11	143
2019	141	4	0	4	6	0	15	170
2020	148	4	0	1	9	0	16	178
2021	140	3	0	1	5	0	15	164
2022	103	7	0	3	9	0	5	127
2023	127	8	0	5	19	0	2	161

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	74	6.3	11.7	43.2
2009	105	10.4	10.1	46.7
2010	134	12.3	10.8	52.2
2011	115	10.0	11.4	59.1
2012	107	8.8	12.0	61.7
2013	105	10.5	9.9	67.6
2014	93	8.2	11.2	79.6
2015	131	11.0	11.9	81.7
2016	133	10.0	13.3	74.4
2017	152	12.6	11.9	78.3
2018	143	16.4	8.6	87.4
2019	170	13.4	12.6	83.5
2020	178	13.0	13.6	78.1
2021	164	11.8	13.8	89
2022	127	7.6	16.6	73.2
2023	161	7.8	20.6	77.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	74	6.3	11.7	43.2
2009	105	10.4	10.1	46.7
2010	134	12.3	10.8	52.2
2011	115	10.0	11.4	59.1
2012	107	8.8	12.0	61.7
2013	105	10.5	9.9	67.6
2014	93	8.2	11.2	79.6
2015	131	11.0	11.9	81.7
2016	133	10.0	13.3	74.4
2017	152	12.6	11.9	78.3
2018	143	16.4	8.6	87.4
2019	170	13.4	12.6	83.5
2020	178	13.0	13.6	78.1
2021	164	11.8	13.8	89
2022	127	7.6	16.6	73.2
2023	161	7.8	20.6	77.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,983

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Range Academy Of Technical-Science

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 462^nd of 492 High schools	Ranks 419^th of 476 High schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (East Range Academy Of Technical-Science)	16.1	32.1	16%
10th Grade Reading (East Range Academy Of Technical-Science)	16.1	32.1	16%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (East Range Academy Of Technical-Science)	3.2	0	3.2%
11th Grade Math (East Range Academy Of Technical-Science)	3.2	0	3.2%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (East Range Academy Of Technical-Science)	14.8	8.3	6.5%
End of Course Science (East Range Academy Of Technical-Science)	14.8	8.3	6.5%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	170	161	5.3%
African American	4	8	100%
American Indian	6	19	216.7%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	141	127	9.9%
Two or More Races	15	2	86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.5%	77.6%	5.9%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
East Range Academy Of Technical-Science	Public, Charter	9-12	8541 Park Ridge Dr	Mountain Iron	55768	St. Louis County	East Range Academy Of Technical-Science	Yes	No	No	Yes	(218) 744-7965	161	8	20.6	77.6%	127 (78.9%)	8 (5.0%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	17.4	404^th of 480 public high schools	15.8%		11.9	419^th of 476 public high schools	12.0%	15			0.0	0.0			39.3	39.3		16.0	16.0	$15,983
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary	Public	7-12	8659 Unity Drive	Mountain Iron	55768	St. Louis County	Mountain Iron-Buhl School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 735-8271	268	15	17.6	48.9%	220 (82.1%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.5%)	51.3	249^th of 480 public high schools	48.1%		72.8	109^th of 476 public high schools	77.1%	140	40.5	45.7	27.0	38.4	52.4	56.5	44.1	51.6	37.0	40.6	38.5	$15,739
Northeast Service Cooperative Oll	Public, Virtual	7-12	5525 Emerald Ave	Mountain Iron	55768	St. Louis County	Region 3 - Northeast Service County-op	No	No	Yes	No	(218) 741-0750	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northland Learning Center 010	Public	7-12	1201 S 13th Ave	Virginia	55792	St. Louis County	Northland Learning Center	No	No	No	No	(218) 741-9201	44	3	14.2	70.5%	34 (77.3%)	1 (2.3%)	1 (2.3%)	1 (2.3%)	3 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)								(n/a)			9.1	9.1
Northland Learning Center 040	Public	9-12	1201 S 13th Ave	Virginia	55792	St. Louis County	Northland Learning Center	No	No	No	No	(218) 741-9201	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northland Learning Center 050	Public	9-12	1201 S 13th Ave	Virginia	55792	St. Louis County	Northland Learning Center	No	No	No	No	(218) 741-9201	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
NLC Transition Program	Public	12	610 9th St N	Virginia	55792	St. Louis County	Northland Learning Center	No	No	No	No	(218) 741-9201	17	2	10.2	82.4%	13 (76.5%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)								(n/a)
Rock Ridge Secondary	Public	7-12	1403 Progress Pkwy	Virginia	55792	St. Louis County	Rock Ridge Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 735-3500	750	39	19.2	35.1%	631 (84.1%)	7 (0.9%)	25 (3.3%)	6 (0.8%)	20 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (8.1%)	63.2	188^th of 480 public high schools	60.8%		50.6	248^th of 476 public high schools	47.9%	60	30.3	38.6	27.3	32.3	35.8	38.5	47.4	40.7	27.2	52.5	41.3
Cherry Secondary	Public	7-12	3943 Tamminen Rd	Iron	55751	St. Louis County	St. Louis County School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 258-8991	250	20	12.2	42.4%	213 (85.2%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.8%)	40.1	314^th of 480 public high schools	34.6%		57.9	208^th of 476 public high schools	56.3%	106	14.3	32.5	25.5	23.1	44.6	37.5	38.3	40.6	22.5	32.6	27.9	$17,767
Laurentian Environmental Center	Public	7-12	8950 Peppard Rd	Britt	55710	St. Louis County	Mounds View Public School District	No	No	No	No	(888) 749-1288	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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East Range Academy Of Technical-Science ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Minnesota high schools.

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Students at East Range Academy Of Technical-Science are 79% White, 12% American Indian, 5% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 161 students attended East Range Academy Of Technical-Science.

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