East Range Academy of Tech-Science vs Rock Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Range Academy of Tech-Science
Mountain Iron · Charter high · Grades 9–12
127 students
Rock Ridge High School
Virginia · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,048 students
| Measure | East Range Academy of Tech-Science Mountain Iron, Minnesota | Rock Ridge High School Virginia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #426 of 433 | #212 of 433 |
| National rank | #16175 of 16,910 | #6190 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 127 | 1,048 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 1,048 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | – |
| Math proficiency | 5% | – |
| city | Mountain Iron | Virginia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 14.2).
- •Rock Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 89.8%).
- •East Range Academy of Tech-Science does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 19.1).
- •Rock Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,048 students compared with 127.
- •East Range Academy of Tech-Science is a charter school while Rock Ridge High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Range Academy of Tech-Science better than Rock Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Ridge High School ranks higher (58.5 vs 14.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Range Academy of Tech-Science and Rock Ridge High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Mountain Iron and Virginia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Range Academy of Tech-Science: 127. Rock Ridge High School: 1,048. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Range Academy of Tech-Science and Rock Ridge High School rank in Minnesota?
East Range Academy of Tech-Science is 426th of 433 and Rock Ridge High School is 212th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).