Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High

www.isd47.org/

1,319 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High School, located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, serves as the primary high school for Independent School District 47. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student well-being, and community connection. With a focus on preparing students for life beyond graduation, the curriculum typically encompasses a wide range of core academic subjects, elective courses, and specialized programs designed to meet the diverse interests and career aspirations of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, the school encourages a well-rounded educational experience by offering numerous extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These activities are intended to help students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and personal responsibility. Supported by the broader Sauk Rapids-Rice community, the high school strives to maintain strong partnerships between students, staff, and families to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

1,319

Total Students

68.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,095
Hispanic	59
Black	55
Asian	21
Two or More	80
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,095 (83.0%)
Two or More
80 (6.1%)
Hispanic
59 (4.5%)
Black
55 (4.2%)
Asian
21 (1.6%)
American Indian
8 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Phone:	(320)253-4700
Website:	http://www.isd47.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 9 357

Grade 10 341

Grade 11 329

Grade 12 292