Spring Lake Park High School is a public high school in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, United States and is the only high school serving Spring Lake Park School District 16.
Serving 1,909 students in grades 9-12, Spring Lake Park Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,909 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Lake Park Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spring Lake Park Senior High School's student population of 1,909 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,909 students
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Spring Lake Park Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Lake Park Senior High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1330 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
48%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Lake Park Senior High School's ranking?
Spring Lake Park Senior High School is ranked #1330 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Spring Lake Park Senior High School often compared to?
Spring Lake Park Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School, Blaine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Lake Park Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Lake Park Senior High School is 84%, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Spring Lake Park Senior High School?
1,909 students attend Spring Lake Park Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Spring Lake Park Senior High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Lake Park Senior High School?
Spring Lake Park Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Lake Park Senior High School offer ?
Spring Lake Park Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Lake Park Senior High School part of?
Spring Lake Park Senior High School is part of Spring Lake Park School District.
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