Spectrum High School

Spectrum High School enrolls just under 500 students.

Spectrum High School serves grades 9-12.

The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum High School is 24 to 1.

Spectrum High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12

17796 Industrial Cir NW, Elk River, MN

3.7

3.1

484 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dan Debruyn

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Average SAT Score
1220

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
77%

Average GPA
3.59

Graduation Rate
92%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

B-

College Prep

C+

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

C+

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.59

Reading Proficiency

77%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

8.2%

College Prep

Average SAT

1220

Math

580

Verbal

630

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

52%

AP Math Enrollment

Very Low

AP Science Enrollment

Average

Other AP Enrollment

Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

219:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

White

87.2%

Hispanic

4.5%

Two or more races

3.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.4%

Black

1.7%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#13 Best Charter HS in Minnesota

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities 105 Students

University of Minnesota Duluth 94 Students

North Dakota State University 70 Students

Minnesota State University, Mankato 66 Students

Winona State University 55 Students

University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 44 Students

Bethel University - Minnesota 44 Students

St. Cloud State University 41 Students

University of North Dakota 34 Students

Bemidji State University 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 40 Students

Nursing 32 Students

Biology 32 Students

Psychology 27 Students

Elementary Education 21 Students

Computer Science 15 Students

Pre-Law Studies 15 Students

Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students

Education 15 Students

Forensic Science and Technology 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Alum

6/29/2023

good but administration is literally evil. things feel rigged against each and every student, no matter their grades, race, gender, or background. At least they're not discriminatory! Oh wait, they are.

5.0 NicheUser

8/26/2020

I spent several years on the school board. Was impressed with the staff and students as their skills were developed.

3.0 Senior

4/1/2018

I have gone to Spectrum since my freshman year of high school. I love most of my teachers and a lot of them are really good go to people of you need someone to talk to.

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5.0 parent

1/4/2025

We have moved quite a bit due to employment and have had the unique experience of having our children attend schools in multiple states and districts. Two of our children attended Spectrum while our third attended the other high school in this area (all at the same time). Every school and every dist...

1.0 student

5/15/2020

Terrible I hated it worst thing on the planet

5.0 parent

1/24/2020

I have had two children attend. Teachers are phenomenal and the environment is positive.

1.0 student

1/17/2020

I would say that my experience here has been good up until the last couple years. Administration made changes that were not communicated to teachers or students that left the school in shambles. Teachers left because of it. Now, the school is attempting to assign a “video project” that is blatant fr...

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Minnesota Sherburne County Elk River 55330

Spectrum High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Elk River, MN, in the Elk River neighborhood, and is served by the Spectrum High School in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 484 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Spectrum High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $414,373. Discover additional schools in the area, like Isd 728 Focus/Journey, Elk River Senior High School, Ivan Sand Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Elk River has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Spectrum High School.

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