Vermilion Country School is a public secondary charter school in Tower, Minnesota, United States. Most of the students reside in St Louis County, Minnesota in particular the communities of Tower, Soudan, Embarrass, Ely, Aurora, and Virginia.
Serving 52 students in grades 7-12, Vermilion Country School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Vermilion Country School's student population of 52 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Vermilion Country School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vermilion Country School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
21%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Vermilion Country School's ranking?
Vermilion Country School is ranked #1596 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Vermilion Country School often compared to?
Vermilion Country Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesabi East Secondary, Rock Ridge Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vermilion Country School?
The graduation rate of Vermilion Country School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Vermilion Country School?
52 students attend Vermilion Country School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Vermilion Country School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vermilion Country School?
Vermilion Country School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vermilion Country School offer ?
Vermilion Country School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vermilion Country School part of?
Vermilion Country School is part of Vermilion Country School District.
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