Pact Charter Secondary vs Spectrum High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pact Charter Secondary
Ramsey · Charter high · Grades 6–12
730 students
Spectrum High School
Elk River · Charter high · Grades 9–12
502 students
| Measure | Pact Charter Secondary Ramsey, Minnesota | Spectrum High School Elk River, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #152 of 433 | #81 of 433 |
| National rank | #4986 of 16,910 | #3715 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 730 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Ramsey | Elk River |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spectrum High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 63.2).
- •Pact Charter Secondary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Spectrum High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Spectrum High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 32.3%).
- •Spectrum High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.2).
- •Pact Charter Secondary is the larger school with 730 students compared with 502.
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 Pact Charter Secondary better than Spectrum High School?
On the Success Index (US), Spectrum High School ranks higher (68.4 vs 63.2 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 Pact Charter Secondary and Spectrum High School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Ramsey and Elk River in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pact Charter Secondary: 730. Spectrum High School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pact Charter Secondary and Spectrum High School rank in Minnesota?
Pact Charter Secondary is 152nd of 433 and Spectrum High School is 81st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).