Very Good
#367 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 18% in state
Spectrum High School
High School · Spectrum High School · Elk River, MN
A charter high school in Elk River, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.
17796 INDUSTRIAL CIR NW, Elk River, MN 55330
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Spectrum High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spectrum High School 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,096/100K
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,602 | Compare → |
| ISD 728 Focus/journeyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Fairview ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Ivan Sand Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 104 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Spectrum High School
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,285NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Spectrum High School is listed in SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spectrum High School
Spectrum High School is a public high school in Elk River, MN, part of Spectrum High School, serving approximately 484 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spectrum High School
What grades does Spectrum High School serve?
Spectrum High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Spectrum High School?
Spectrum High School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spectrum High School rank in MN?
Spectrum High School ranks #367 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Spectrum High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spectrum High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Spectrum High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spectrum High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spectrum High School a charter school?
Yes, Spectrum High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Spectrum High School a Title I school?
No, Spectrum High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spectrum High School?
16.5% of students at Spectrum High School 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
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sherburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (763) 450-9845
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55330)
- 45,080
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
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
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