Best High Schools in St. Louis County, MN

St. Louis County, MN has 43 high schools with 11,541 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in St. Louis County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in St. Louis County meet expectations.

1. Harbor City International Charter

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harbor City International Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 190 Students

2. East High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1494 Students

3. Hermantown Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hermantown Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students

4. Proctor Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Proctor Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 551 Students

5. Memorial High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ely Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 168 Students

6. Cloquet Senior

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 800 Students

7. Hibbing High

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hibbing Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 993 Students

8. Eveleth-gilbert Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rock Ridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 386 Students

9. Wm. M. Kelley Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake Superior Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 173 Students

10. Mountain Iron-buhl Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mountain Iron-buhl School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 268 Students

Best Middle Schools in St. Louis County, MN

St. Louis County, MN has 8 middle schools with 3,879 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in St. Louis County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in St. Louis County don't meet expectations.

1. Hermantown Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hermantown Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 680 Students

2. Ordean East Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 989 Students

3. Cloquet Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 Students

4. Chisholm Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chisholm Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 136 Students

5. Lincoln Park Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students

6. Memorial Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ely Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students

7. A.i. Jedlicka Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Proctor Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students

Best Elementary Schools in St. Louis County, MN

St. Louis County, MN has 49 elementary schools with 14,397 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in St. Louis County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in St. Louis County exceed expectations.

1. Congdon Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students

2. Lester Park Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 575 Students

3. Homecroft Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students

4. Lakewood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students

5. Pike Lake Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Proctor Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students

6. Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students

7. North Woods Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Louis County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 233 Students

8. Floodwood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Floodwood Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 89 Students

9. Hermantown Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hermantown Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 739 Students

10. Lincoln Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hibbing Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 622 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in St. Louis County, MN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

St. Louis County, MN has a total population of 200,231 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in St. Louis County, MN

30,068

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood St. Louis County, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

35.02 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

30.71 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Louis County, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Louis County, MN.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,036 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit St. Louis County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations