Elk River High School is a public high school located in Elk River, Minnesota, United States. It is the one of four high schools in the Elk River Area School District and its feeder schools are VandenBerge Middle School and Salk Middle School. In the 2011–12 school year, Elk River had an enrollment of 1,649 students.
Serving 1,562 students in grades 9-12, Elk River Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Elk River Senior High serves the northeast part of Elk River, MN, covering an attendance area of approximately 80.1 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.1 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk River Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elk River Senior High School's student population of 1,562 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,562 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1888
School Calendar
Campus Size
Large
School Rankings
Elk River Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk River Senior High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#505 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk River Senior High School's ranking?
Elk River Senior High School is ranked #505 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Elk River Senior High School often compared to?
Elk River Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spectrum High School, Big Lake Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elk River Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Elk River Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Elk River Senior High School?
1,562 students attend Elk River Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Elk River Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elk River Senior High School?
Elk River Senior High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elk River Senior High School offer ?
Elk River Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elk River Senior High School part of?
Elk River Senior High School is part of Elk River Public School District.
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