Elk River Senior High vs Technical Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 55 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
Technical Senior High
Saint Cloud · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,561 students
| Measure | Elk River Senior High Elk River, Minnesota | Technical Senior High Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 433 | #361 of 433 |
| National rank | #3396 of 16,910 | #11356 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,562 | 1,561 |
| Enrollment | 1,562 | 1,561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 38% |
| city | Elk River | Saint Cloud |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk River Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 38.4).
- •Elk River Senior High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Elk River Senior High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 45%).
- •Elk River Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 63.5%).
- •Technical Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 26.5).
- •Elk River Senior High is the larger school with 1,562 students compared with 1,561.
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 Technical Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Elk River Senior High ranks higher (69.6 vs 38.4 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 Technical Senior High?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Elk River and Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk River Senior High: 1,562. Technical Senior High: 1,561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk River Senior High and Technical Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Elk River Senior High is 66th of 433 and Technical Senior High is 361st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).