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School Comparison

BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH
vs.
ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH
ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH
  • ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH reported a higher ap enrollment than BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH (312 vs. 89).
  • ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH reported a higher graduating cohort than BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH (421 vs. 217).
  • ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH reported a higher sat/act participation than BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH (334 vs. 132).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH reported a higher chronically absent students than BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH (353 vs. 237).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH reported a higher graduating cohort than BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH (421 vs. 217).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH reported a higher ap enrollment than BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH (312 vs. 89).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH reported a higher violent incidents than ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH (27 vs. 9).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH reported a higher students per counselor than ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH (440.5:1 vs. 407:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH
$13,268.41
ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH
$12,958.03
Local revenue share
BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH
31.6%
ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH
35%
State revenue share
BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH
62.4%
ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH
60.5%
Federal revenue share
BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH
6%
ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH
4.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH
14.9%
ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGH
20.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Sherburne County
$102,965
Sherburne County
$102,965
Poverty rate
Sherburne County
4.8%
Sherburne County
4.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Sherburne County
28.1%
Sherburne County
28.1%
Unemployment rate
Sherburne County
3.2%
Sherburne County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.