Top Rankings
Spectrum High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 840 students in Spectrum High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Spectrum High School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
840 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
28:1
District Rank
Spectrum High School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 516 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
53%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
19 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
20 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
710 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
-
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
113
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,110 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,175 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,110
$17,887
Spending / Student
$11,175
$18,614
Best Spectrum High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17823 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 7-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11044 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 6
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Spectrum High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spectrum High School District?
Spectrum High School District manages 3 public schools serving 840 students.
What is the rank of Spectrum High School District?
Spectrum High School District is ranked #71 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spectrum High School District?
85% of Spectrum High School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spectrum High School District?
Spectrum High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 28:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Spectrum High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,175 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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