Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, Ivan Sand Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ivan Sand Community High School's student population of 104 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Ivan Sand Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ivan Sand Community High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1209 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ivan Sand Community High School's ranking?
Ivan Sand Community High School is ranked #1209 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ivan Sand Community High School?
The graduation rate of Ivan Sand Community High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ivan Sand Community High School?
104 students attend Ivan Sand Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ivan Sand Community High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ivan Sand Community High School?
Ivan Sand Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ivan Sand Community High School offer ?
Ivan Sand Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ivan Sand Community High School part of?
Ivan Sand Community High School is part of Elk River Public School District.
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