High achievement

Act

All Irondale High School students attain college and career readiness. Thanks to a grant from the Mounds View Schools Education Foundation, Mounds View Public Schools was the first school district in the state to ensure every high school junior had a free opportunity to take the ACT on-site during the school day. To date, an average of 99% of students participate in the exam.

Scholars

Mounds View Public Schools consistently ranks among the top districts in the state for National Merit Semifinalists, with Irondale High School students regularly being included in the list. In 2022, 419 Irondale students took 675 Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Of those students, 77 were named AP Scholars, 28 were named Scholars with Honors and 59 were named Scholars with Distinction.

Pathways to Possibilities

Irondale offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of careers through specific coursework aligned to industry pathways. Exploration continues with exposure to industry experiences that allow students to follow their interests and prepare for further post-secondary study, training or work opportunities.