Spectrum High School

Spectrum High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
17796 Industrial Cir NW,  Elk River, MN
3.6
3.1
462 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan Debruyn
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
600
Verbal
640
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
52%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
9
Equity
10
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
22.6%
State Average
31.9%
Science
11.1%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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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 98 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 92 Students
North Dakota State University 66 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 61 Students
Winona State University 58 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 40 Students
St. Cloud State University 39 Students
Bethel University - Minnesota 39 Students
Bemidji State University 31 Students
University of North Dakota 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 35 Students
Nursing 33 Students
Biology 33 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Elementary Education 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Education 15 Students
Pre-Law Studies 15 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 14 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 66 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/4/2024
Spectrum is a good option for those who want a smaller classroom setting. Most of the teachers are great and willing to help students. They are planning on making upgrades to facilities but I'm not sure it will make much of a difference without improved administration and sports programs. Overall, the academic side of the school is great and the availability of college prep and college in high school classes is great. PSEO is also a highly promoted option for students.
3.0 Senior
11/14/2023
I feel very prepared for college because of the college readiness this school has. I do feel that Spectrum has a lack of diversity though.
2.0 Senior
8/1/2021
Insanely toxic environment, incompetent teachers, and non-inclusive ideals. There's almost no class selection, electives are limited, and little opportunities for advancement.
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3.1 12 Reviews
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...
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1.0 student
5/15/2020
Terrible I hated it worst thing on the planet
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5.0 parent
1/24/2020
I have had two children attend. Teachers are phenomenal and the environment is positive.
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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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