School Overview
Elk River Senior High School, located in Elk River, Minnesota, serves as a cornerstone of the Elk River Area School District (ISD 728). As a large public secondary institution, it provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment programs for college credit, and a variety of career and technical education pathways to help students develop specialized skills.

Beyond the classroom, Elk River Senior High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through an extensive array of extracurricular activities. The school hosts numerous MSHSL-sanctioned athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and a wide variety of student-led clubs and organizations. This focus on "the whole student" aims to foster leadership, community engagement, and school spirit. With its long-standing presence in the community, the school serves as a central hub for student life in the region, focusing on creating an inclusive environment that supports diverse learning styles and individual student goals.
1,637
Total Students
51.9
Full-Time Teachers
31.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White1,344
Hispanic75
Black79
Asian43
Two or More89
American Indian7
  • White
    1,344 (82.1 %)
  • Two or More
    89 (5.4 %)
  • Black
    79 (4.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    75 (4.6 %)
  • Asian
    43 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.4 %)
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)241-3434
Website: http://www.isd728.org/Domain/20
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 31.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 232
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 89
Grades Taught
Grade 9 424
Grade 10 398
Grade 11 406
Grade 12 409

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9424
Grade 10398
Grade 11406
Grade 12409
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female83150.8%
Male80649.2%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)