How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Rochester Public School District | South Washington County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rochester, Minnesota | Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
| Total Enrollment | 17,492 | 19,159 |
| Number of Schools | 44 | 27 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Rochester Public School District | South Washington County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,804 | $13,992 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.0% | 6.9% |
| State Revenue | 63.1% | 59.0% |
| Local Revenue | 26.9% | 34.1% |
Rochester Public School District
Federal State Local
South Washington County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Rochester Public School District | South Washington County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.4% | 55.9% |
| African American | 19.5% | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% | 10.8% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.2% | 8.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.3% | 18.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Rochester Public School District | South Washington County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 42 | 33 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 518.5:1 | 319.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.0% | 20.0% |
School Types
Rochester Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
South Washington County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.