Serving 707 students in grades 9-12, Zimmerman High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zimmerman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Zimmerman High School's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zimmerman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zimmerman High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#831 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zimmerman High School's ranking?
Zimmerman High School is ranked #831 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Zimmerman High School often compared to?
Zimmerman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk River Senior High School, Big Lake Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zimmerman High School?
The graduation rate of Zimmerman High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Zimmerman High School?
707 students attend Zimmerman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Zimmerman High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zimmerman High School?
Zimmerman High School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zimmerman High School offer ?
Zimmerman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Zimmerman High School part of?
Zimmerman High School is part of Elk River Public School District.
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