IVAN SAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

88 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ivan Sand Community High School, located in Elk River, Minnesota, serves as an alternative learning environment within the Independent School District 728. Designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional high school setting, the school focuses on providing a personalized approach to education. By offering smaller class sizes and a more flexible structure, the program aims to help students overcome academic or personal barriers and stay on track toward graduation.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community where students can build strong relationships with faculty and staff. The curriculum emphasizes credit recovery and individual growth, ensuring that each student receives the guidance necessary to meet state requirements while preparing for their future goals. Through its commitment to a non-traditional educational pathway, Ivan Sand provides a vital resource for students seeking a customized path to earning their high school diploma.

Total Students

8.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IVAN SAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	9
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
47 (53.4%)
Black
18 (20.5%)
Two or More
10 (11.4%)
Hispanic
9 (10.2%)
Asian
2 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Elk River Public School District
Phone:	(763)241-3530
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 2

Grade 10 9

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 55