Spectrum High School vs. Elk River Senior High School
Should I attend Spectrum High School or Elk River Senior High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Spectrum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Elk River Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 441 students in grades 9-12, Spectrum High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,631 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
441 students
1,631 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
32:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#455 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#353 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
105
410
Grade 10 Students
128
416
Grade 11 Students
113
403
Grade 12 Students
95
402
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
84%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
