Skip to main content

Average

#841 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 42% in state

Elk River Senior High

High School · Elk River Public School District · Elk River, MN

A high school in Elk River, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.

900 SCHOOL ST, Elk River, MN 55330

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2022)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation19.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio25.8:1
District spending per student$12,958
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Elk River Senior High score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Elk River Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,096/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk River), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$111,481

Median home value

$355,200

Median rent

$1,356/mo

College educated

33.1%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

2.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·69 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
ISD 728 Focus/journeyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–120.4 mi21Compare →
Fairview ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.5 mi6Compare →
Ivan Sand Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.79–120.5 mi104Compare →
C.o.m.p.a.s.s.Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated120.8 mi29Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Elk River Public School District

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#13 of 21
District spending per student
$12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elk River Senior High is listed in Elk River Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elk River Senior High

Elk River Senior High is a public high school in Elk River, MN, part of Elk River Public School District, serving approximately 1,602 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elk River Senior High

What grades does Elk River Senior High serve?

Elk River Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Elk River Senior High?

Elk River Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,602 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk River Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Elk River Senior High is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elk River Senior High rank in MN?

Elk River Senior High ranks #841 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Elk River Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Elk River Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Elk River Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk River Senior High has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Elk River Senior High a charter school?

No, Elk River Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elk River Senior High a Title I school?

No, Elk River Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk River Senior High?

22.0% of students at Elk River Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,602
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sherburne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 55330)
45,080
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
37.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55330; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.