Top Rankings
Spectrum High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 892 students in Spectrum High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Spectrum High School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
892 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spectrum High School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
86%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,462 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,524 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,462
$17,854
Spending / Student
$10,524
$18,580
Best Spectrum High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11044 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 6
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Spectrum High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 450-9845
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Spectrum Middle School - Grades 7-8
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17823 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Online High School
Charter School
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Spectrum Online Middle School
Charter School
17796 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spectrum High School District?
Spectrum High School District manages 5 public schools serving 892 students.
What is the rank of Spectrum High School District?
Spectrum High School District is ranked #84 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spectrum High School District?
86% of Spectrum High School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spectrum High School District?
Spectrum High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Spectrum High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,524 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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