ZIMMERMAN HIGH SCHOOL

www.isd728.org/Domain/23

704 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Zimmerman High School, located in Zimmerman, Minnesota, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Elk River Area School District (ISD 728). The school is known for its strong emphasis on creating a supportive, community-centered environment. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, college-in-the-schools programs, and robust career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Zimmerman High School maintains an active extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering school spirit and personal growth, encouraging students to engage in leadership opportunities and community service. By balancing rigorous academic expectations with a commitment to student well-being, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded graduates ready to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

704

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZIMMERMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	629
Hispanic	27
Black	5
Asian	10
Two or More	33

White
629 (89.3%)
Two or More
33 (4.7%)
Hispanic
27 (3.8%)
Asian
10 (1.4%)
Black
5 (0.7%)

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:	Elk River Public School District
Phone:	(763)241-3505
Website:	http://www.isd728.org/Domain/23
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9 168

Grade 10 191

Grade 11 168

Grade 12 177