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Irondale High School
Location
2425 Long Lake Road
New Brighton, Minnesota 55112

United States
Coordinates45.090270216917666, -93.20720315528594
Information
TypePublic
MottoIron Sharpens Iron
Established1967
School districtMounds View Public Schools
PrincipalVichai Saefong
Faculty89.51 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,706 (2022–23)[4]
Student to teacher ratio19.06[1]
Color(s)Maroon and Gold   
Athletics conferenceMSHSL Region 5A
MascotKnight
Team nameIrondale Knights or The Knights
Websiteirondale.mvpschools.org
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Irondale High School is a public high school in New Brighton, Minnesota, United States. Part of the Mounds View Public Schools district, the school is in a suburban area ten miles north of downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Irondale made headlines in late 2011 when it introduced its Early College program, which began in the 2012–13 school year. The program, run in conjunction with Anoka-Ramsey Community College, allows students to graduate in four years with both a high school diploma and an associate's degree.[5] (up to one and a half years towards a degree and/or a minor) This program prompted a visit from US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, who praised Minnesota's efforts to further education.[6]

Irondale hosts grades 9–12, and was founded in 1967. It is one of two high schools in the Mounds View Public school district (621); the other is Mounds View High School.

Academics and recognition

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In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked Irondale High School #3,322 on its list of the best high school in the United States, and #60 in Minnesota.[7]

In 2010, Newsweek listed Irondale in the top 5% of high schools in the country based on how much the faculty challenges students by offering AP/IB/Cambridge tests and college-level courses to students.[8]

Irondale was the first high school in the state of Minnesota to offer a comprehensive Early College program.[9]

During the 2006–2007 school year, the school met all of the requirements for Adequate Yearly Progress and had an AYP graduation rate of 99.05%.[10] The school offers Advanced Placement classes and participates in the University of Minnesota's College in the Schools program.[11] Nearly 90% of students pursue post-secondary options.[9]

Extracurricular activities

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Irondale sponsors additional activities that students may participate in. [12]

Sports

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  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country
  • Track and Field
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Dance
  • Gymnastics
  • Wrestling
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Nordic Skiing
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Adapted Hockey
  • Adapted Soccer
  • Adapted Softball

Activities

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  • Band
  • Choir
  • Drama
  • Dance Club
  • E-sports
  • Hackysack Club
  • Marching Band
  • Math Team
  • Mock Trial
  • National Honors Society
  • Orchestra
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Robotics
  • Speech
  • Stripes
  • Trap Shooting
  • Winter Drumline
  • Winter Guard

Robotics

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Irondale has a FIRST Robotics Competition Team, number 2052, named KnightKrawler. It was showcased at Pinewood Elementary School in 2023. In 2016 they were the finalists in the Carson Division at FIRST Championship - St. Louis.[13] In the same year they won the Chairman's Award at the Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional.[14]

Band programs

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Marching band
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Irondale’s marching band has a history of competitive success. The band was the first Minnesota state champion at the 2005 Youth in Music Band Championships held annually at U.S. Bank Stadium.[15] In 2010, the Irondale Marching Knights took first place in the AA class at the St. Louis Bands of America super regional.[16] They were also declared Minnesota Class AAA state champion at the 2024 Youth in Music Band Championships. [17]

Winter drumline
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Irondale's winter drumline was named the Minnesota Percussion Associations State Champion in 1996, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.[18] At the 2003 Winter Guard International World Championships, the Drumline was the WGI Percussion Scholastic Open class Bronze Medalists. They were Scholastic A class finalists at WGI Championships in 2016 and 2017, placing 7th and 8th respectively, out of over 60 competing groups. In 2018, they continued their success at the national level as they were the Scholastic A class Silver Medalists by placing 2nd out of 64 groups. [19] In 2022, they also were Scholastic A class finalists, placing 10th. In 2023, they were the Scholastic A Class Gold Medalists, becoming the first Minnesota group to win percussion gold at WGI. [20] As of 2024, the Irondale Drumline is Minnesota's only high school to medal at WGI World Championships.

Winter guard
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Irondale's winter guard was the 2002 Scholastic Open Class World Champions at WGI championships. They have been the North Star Circuit State Champions in 1993, and from 1996 to 2014. [citation needed].

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Irondale Senior High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Irondale High School Archived 2009-07-15 at the Wayback Machine. Minnesota State High School League. Retrieved on 2008-07-07.
  3. ^ Irondale Facts[permanent dead link‍] (PDF). Irondale High School. Retrieved on 2008-07-07.
  4. ^ "Irondale Senior High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "Early College at Irondale High School". Irondale High School. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  6. ^ "Irondale's new college-in-high-school program to be on display at town hall with Arne Duncan". MinnPost. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  7. ^ "Irondale Senior High School". Best High Schools. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "High School Profile Page". Newsweek. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
  9. ^ a b "School Information / School profile". www.moundsviewschools.org.[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ "Mounds View Senior High 2007". Minnesota Department of Education. Retrieved 2008-07-08.[permanent dead link‍]
  11. ^ "College in the Schools - Participating Schools". College in the Schools. Archived from the original on 2006-02-11. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
  12. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. ^ "Team 2052 - KnightKrawler". The Blue Alliance. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
  14. ^ "2016 Minnesota 10000 Lakes Regional". The Blue Alliance. Retrieved 2018-07-09.
  15. ^ "2005 Archives". Marching.com. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
  16. ^ "2010 Prelims Recap" (PDF). Music For All. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-01-24. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
  17. ^ "2024 Scores". Youth in Music. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  18. ^ "Minnesota Percussion Association". Minnesota Percussion Association. Archived from the original on August 20, 2008. Retrieved 2009-06-01.
  19. ^ https://www.wgi.org/wp-content/uploads/wgi_events/static_scores/2018/scores_A_Class_Finals.html
  20. ^ wgi.org https://wgi.org/wp-content/uploads/wgi_events/static_scores/2023/scores_PSA_Finals.html?_gl=1*b1hqqu*_ga*MTIxMTM3Njk3MS4xNjk2NjQ3Mzk1*_ga_EQM3XDN44E*MTY5NjY0NzM5NC4xLjEuMTY5NjY0NzQxNi4wLjAuMA.. Retrieved 2023-10-07. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  21. ^ Russo, Michael (23 June 2010), "Teen star Bjugstad hits that transitional phase", Minneapolis-St. Paul Tribune, archived from the original on 14 October 2012, retrieved 27 November 2010, That's not surprising since Scott Bjugstad, Nick's uncle and an Irondale High grad who played for the Gophers, North Stars, Penguins and Kings, is one of hockey's premier shooting gurus.
  22. ^ "Punk Funk Rock Pop: A Brief History of the Bands and Artists". online exhibit. Minnesota Historical Society. 2010. Retrieved 27 November 2010. Information Society was founded at Macalester College in January 1982 by Kurt Valaquen (ne Harland), Paul Robb, and James Cassidy, all recent graduates of Irondale High School in New Brighton, Minnesota.
  23. ^ "Knuth, Katherine "Kate"". biographic sketch. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. 2010. Retrieved 27 November 2010. EDUCATION: Mounds View Public Schools; Elementary School; Irondale High School; Secondary
  24. ^ McKinney, Matt (21 June 2008), "Kiva funding the tiniest businesses: In fields and sewing circles across the world, entrepreneurs are getting microloans with help from donors at a novel website.", Minneapolis-St. Paul Tribune, archived from the original on 14 October 2012, retrieved 27 November 2010, Her secret: Kiva, a website that allows Mikeworth, a Minneapolis financial adviser, to lend money to entrepreneurs in some of the poorest places on the planet ... Steered by Irondale High School graduate Premal Shah, the website has become a lifeline for thousands of families across the developing world as they struggle to feed themselves amid rising concerns of a global food crisis.
  25. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Irondale High School
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