Elk River Senior High vs Spectrum High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk River Senior High
Elk River · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,562 students
Spectrum High School
Elk River · Charter high · Grades 9–12
502 students
| Measure | Elk River Senior High Elk River, Minnesota | Spectrum High School Elk River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 433 | #81 of 433 |
| National rank | #3396 of 16,910 | #3715 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,562 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 1,562 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| city | Elk River | Elk River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk River Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 68.4).
- •Elk River Senior High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Elk River Senior High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Spectrum High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 20.6%).
- •Spectrum High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 26.5).
- •Elk River Senior High is the larger school with 1,562 students compared with 502.
- •Elk River Senior High is a public school while Spectrum High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elk River Senior High better than Spectrum High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elk River Senior High ranks higher (69.6 vs 68.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elk River Senior High and Spectrum High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Elk River and Elk River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk River Senior High: 1,562. Spectrum High School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk River Senior High and Spectrum High School rank in Minnesota?
Elk River Senior High is 66th of 433 and Spectrum High School is 81st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).