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Serving the Iron Range and northeastern Minnesota

Education

Education counts

Minnesota's workers are among the most educated and productive in the country, with a proven history of a strong work ethic. Educational facilities in northeastern Minnesota take pride in an excellent educational system that serves preschoolers through adults.

Schools here strive to provide an education that is contemporary, relevant and practical. Students of all ages develop skills based on rigorous academic standards, evolving workforce expectations and the demands of an international marketplace.

Several workforce training organizations offer services tailored to the needs of both new and expanding manufacturing and service sector employers.

Northeastern Minnesota education statistics

91% with high school education or above
17% with Bachelors Degree
50% Professional Certificate or License

Source: Bureau of Business & Economic Research UMD School of Business and Economics

Elementary/Secondary Education

Elementary/Secondary education is top notch
Minnesota's educational system is a national model. The state's public school open enrollment program allows students to enroll in schools outside their district, and the post-secondary enrollment options program encourages high school students to attend college tuition-free. Minnesota has also initiated rigorous graduation standards as part of a comprehensive school curriculum.

Minnesota has the fourth highest graduation rate in the nation.
Minnesota students have greater access to computers than do students in 45 other states.
Minnesota's K-12 academic scores are second highest in the nation.
Northeastern Minnesota K-12 scores are higher than the state average.

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