SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL

17796 INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE NW
ELK RIVER, MN 55330

www.spectrumhighschool.org/

Charter School 502 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Spectrum High School, located in Elk River, Minnesota, is a public charter school serving students in grades 6–12. The school is known for its college-preparatory focus, emphasizing high academic standards and a structured learning environment. By offering a rigorous curriculum, Spectrum aims to prepare students for success in post-secondary education while fostering both character development and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic core, the school is recognized for its commitment to small class sizes and a supportive community culture. Spectrum offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and competitive clubs, allowing students to pursue diverse interests. Its educational model is designed to blend traditional instruction with modern technology, aiming to equip graduates with the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for the evolving professional landscape.

502

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	33
Black	13
Asian	8
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
424 (84.5%)
Hispanic
33 (6.6%)
Two or More
23 (4.6%)
Black
13 (2.6%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOL
Phone:	(763)450-9845
Website:	http://www.spectrumhighschool.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 145

Grade 10 133

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 96