Spectrum High School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(763) 450-9845
Spectrum High School serves 572 students in grades 7-12.
Spectrum High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Spectrum High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Spectrum High School's student population of 572 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 572 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Spectrum High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Spectrum High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #209 out of 1793 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 90% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.54 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spectrum High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Spectrum High School is C.o.m.p.a.s.s. (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Salk Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Spectrum Middle School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elk River Spectrum Middle School Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6 | 118 students10
1.2 miles
11044 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703 1.2 6 118 - Elk River Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8 Charter School
1.3 miles
17823 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703 1.3 n/a n/a - Elk River Twin Lakes Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 633 students10
1.3 miles
10050 191st Ave Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-7242 1.3 K-5 633 - Elk River Lincoln Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 61%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 582 students10
1.9 miles
600 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3480 1.9 K-5 582 - Elk River Parker Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 573 students10
1.9 miles
500 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3500 1.9 K-5 573
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