Enrollment
258
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270033304817Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric is a mid-sized charter high school in Maple Grove, Minnesota, enrolling 258 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 258 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #42.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch spends $9,765 per pupil, 36% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch also operates Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar (623 students) and Parnassus Preparatory School-Logic (471 students) alongside Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric compares
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch, which includes Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric.
$9,765
Per student
-36%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.5%
State 84.7%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric a good school?
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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