- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cottage Grove, MN
Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273381001543
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Park High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Cottage Grove, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Park High School held near 1,957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 90.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 273381001543 · Cottage Grove, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,992 enr · 36.2:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
Park High School held near 1,957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 90.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- This school
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- Lake Middle Sc
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Middle School
1,005 students
What this shows Park High School reports 1,992 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park High School compares
Park High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.2:1 | ▲ 129% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,992 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,992
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
36.2:1
students per teacher
- 129% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 10.3%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Park High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottage Grove Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,992 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park High School
How many students attend Park High School?
Park High School has 1,992 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cottage Grove, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,938 (2022-23) → 1,957 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park High School is 36.2:1, which is 129% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 131% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park High School?
25.0% of students at Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Park High School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park High School?
Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park High School rank among high schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Park High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Cottage Grove, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cottage Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides Park High School, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Woodbury High School (1,943 students), and Lake Middle School (1,165 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.