How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Next Step Transition Program | Park High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | COTTAGE GROVE, MN | COTTAGE GROVE, MN |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 86 | 1,992 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 42.5:1 | 35.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.5% | 25.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Next Step Transition Program | Park High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,897 | $16,897 |
| District | South Washington County Schools | South Washington County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Next Step Transition Program | Park High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.6% | 58.8% |
| African American | 14.0% | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Asian | 5.8% | 10.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.3% | 7.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Next Step Transition Program | Park High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 4 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 332:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 68.6% | 30.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.