Elk River Senior High School

Elk River Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
900 School St NW,  Elk River, MN
Independent School District 728
3.5
5.0
1,602 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Terry Bizal
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
24
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
51.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25.7%
State Average
31.9%
Science
19.6%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
422:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
White
82.1%
Two or more races
5.4%
Black
4.8%
Hispanic
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#22 Best HS For Athletes 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 240 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 162 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 121 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 118 Students
North Dakota State University 101 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 98 Students
St. Cloud State University 83 Students
Winona State University 75 Students
University of North Dakota 73 Students
Anoka-Ramsey Community College 66 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 90 Students
Biology 80 Students
Nursing 78 Students
Psychology 66 Students
Marketing 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Education 30 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 197 Reviews
4.0 Junior
3/24/2025
I think my school should be more flexible in offering opportunities to enhance my learning via PSEO and AP classes. They make it kind of confusing to register for PSEO, and they're missing a couple of AP classes I'd like to take, such as AP physics C: mechanics and AP Comp Sci, both of them.
5.0 Senior
2/5/2025
Elk River was a great school for me. Class sizes were good. The mix of blended/online/in person classes was a great attribute for me.
4.0 Senior
4/28/2024
I enjoyed my time at ERHS. Overall, I grew a lot as a person through my teachers and peers and have learned valuable skills such as self advocacy and resilience both in the classroom and though sports and clubs
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
10/18/2012
For a public school, I have not seen better teachers. Lots of extracurricular activities, sports, and overall choices in classes makes this one of the best schools. There is a large selection of language classes: French, German, Mandarin, and Spanish. There is also a good helping of industrial tech...
5.0 parent
5/6/2010

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Elk River Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Elk River, MN, in the Elk River neighborhood, and is served by the Independent School District 728 in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,602 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Elk River Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $417,663. Discover additional schools in the area, like C.O.M.P.A.S.S., Isd 728 Focus/Journey, 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 Elk River Senior High School.

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