- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Maple Grove, MN
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric
Federal NCES profile for Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270033304817Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 15
- public schools in Maple Grove · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Maple Grove, MN.
School address
District: Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch · Minnesota
NCES ID 270033304817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 270033304817 · Maple Grove, MN High · SMALL · CHARTER
258 enr · 15.2:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar (623 students)
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parnassus Prep
Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar
623 students
- Parnassus Prep
Parnassus Preparatory School-Logic
471 students
- This school
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric
258 students
What this shows Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric compares
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,727
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
White 40.7%
Asian 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch reports $9,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parnassus Preparatory School-Logic | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric
How many students attend Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric?
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Maple Grove, MN. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric?
The student-teacher ratio at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric?
24.9% of students at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric?
The largest demographic group at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in Maple Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric?
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric rank among public schools in Maple Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Maple Grove, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maple Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch?
Besides Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric, Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch also operates Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar (623 students) and Parnassus Preparatory School-Logic (471 students). See the Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch district page for the complete list.