Serving 1,896 students in grades 9-12, Spring Lake Park Senior 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,896 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Lake Park Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spring Lake Park Senior High School's student population of 1,896 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,896 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Lake Park Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Lake Park Senior High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
15%
10%
Black
17%
12%
White
51%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Lake Park Senior High School's ranking?
Spring Lake Park Senior High School is ranked #1100 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Spring Lake Park Senior High School often compared to?
Spring Lake Park Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School, Blaine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Lake Park Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Lake Park Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Spring Lake Park Senior High School?
1,896 students attend Spring Lake Park Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Spring Lake Park Senior High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Lake Park Senior High School?
Spring Lake Park Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Lake Park Senior High School offer ?
Spring Lake Park Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spring Lake Park Senior High School part of?
Spring Lake Park Senior High School is part of Spring Lake Park Public Schools School District.
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