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Park High School
High School · South Washington County Schools · Cottage Grove, MN
A South Washington County Schools high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8040 80TH ST S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Park High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Step Transition ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 12 | 1.0 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| AccessEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 1.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| South Washington Alternative HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Woodbury High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,948 | 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.
South Washington County Schools
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Park High School is listed in South Washington County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park High School
Park High School is a public high school in Cottage Grove, MN, part of South Washington County Schools, serving approximately 1,957 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,239 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park High School
What grades does Park High School serve?
Park High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Park High School?
Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,957 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park High School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park High School rank in MN?
Park High School ranks #1,239 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Park High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Park High School a charter school?
No, Park High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park High School a Title I school?
No, Park High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park High School?
30.8% of students at Park High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (651) 425-3702
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 55016)
- 39,925
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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