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#1921 of 1,992 schools in MN
Next Step Transition Program
High School · South Washington County Schools · Cottage Grove, MN
A South Washington County Schools high school serving grades 12th – 12th.
7155 80TH ST S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- 31.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 10 schools in Cottage Grove.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Next Step Transition Program sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated721/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cottage Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,295
Median home value
$358,800
Median rent
$1,653/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,957 | Compare → |
| Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| AccessEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 1.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| South Washington Alternative HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Washington County Schools
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #25 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Next Step Transition Program is listed in South Washington County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Next Step Transition Program
Next Step Transition Program is a public high school in Cottage Grove, MN, part of South Washington County Schools, serving approximately 95 students in grades 12th-12th with a 31.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,921 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Next Step Transition Program
What grades does Next Step Transition Program serve?
Next Step Transition Program serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Next Step Transition Program?
Next Step Transition Program has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Next Step Transition Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Next Step Transition Program is 31.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Next Step Transition Program rank in MN?
Next Step Transition Program ranks #1,921 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Next Step Transition Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Next Step Transition Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Next Step Transition Program a charter school?
No, Next Step Transition Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Next Step Transition Program a Title I school?
No, Next Step Transition Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Next Step Transition Program?
45.3% of students at Next Step Transition Program qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (651) 425-5104
- Area population (ZIP 55016)
- 39,925
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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