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School Comparison

MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY
vs.
MESABI EAST SECONDARY

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY
MESABI EAST SECONDARY
  • MESABI EAST SECONDARY reported a higher students per counselor than MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY (434:1 vs. 242:1).
  • MESABI EAST SECONDARY reported a higher chronically absent students than MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY (144 vs. 62).
  • MESABI EAST SECONDARY reported a higher in-school suspensions than MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY (71 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

MESABI EAST SECONDARY reported a higher chronically absent students than MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY (144 vs. 62).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

MESABI EAST SECONDARY reported a higher graduating cohort than MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY (63 vs. 29).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY reported a higher sat/act participation than MESABI EAST SECONDARY (21 vs. 9).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

MESABI EAST SECONDARY reported a higher in-school suspensions than MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY (71 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

MESABI EAST SECONDARY reported a higher students per counselor than MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY (434:1 vs. 242:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY

2 metrics were reported by MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY. Comparable data for MESABI EAST SECONDARY is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
37
Gifted & talented
37

Reported Only at MESABI EAST SECONDARY

2 metrics were reported by MESABI EAST SECONDARY. Comparable data for MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
29

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY
$13,975.73
MESABI EAST SECONDARY
$15,608.55
Local revenue share
MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY
19.6%
MESABI EAST SECONDARY
35.1%
State revenue share
MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY
74.5%
MESABI EAST SECONDARY
58.3%
Federal revenue share
MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY
5.9%
MESABI EAST SECONDARY
6.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY
19.1%
MESABI EAST SECONDARY
29.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
St. Louis County
$69,455
St. Louis County
$69,455
Poverty rate
St. Louis County
13.4%
St. Louis County
13.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
St. Louis County
32.5%
St. Louis County
32.5%
Unemployment rate
St. Louis County
3.4%
St. Louis County
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.