- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cottage Grove, MN
South Washington Alternative Hs
Federal NCES profile for South Washington Alternative Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273381001777
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Washington Alternative Hs 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 4
- high schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Washington Alternative Hs has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Washington Alternative Hs ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Cottage Grove, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381001777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
South Washington Alternative Hs grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 273381001777 · Cottage Grove, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 16.2:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
South Washington Alternative Hs grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
South Washington Alternative Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
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
- This school 97
South Washington Alternative Hs
97 students
What this shows South Washington Alternative Hs reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Washington Alternative Hs compares
South Washington Alternative Hs 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▲ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, South Washington Alternative Hs is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 South Washington Alternative Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Washington Alternative Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Washington Alternative Hs
How many students attend South Washington Alternative Hs?
South Washington Alternative Hs has 97 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cottage Grove, MN. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Washington Alternative Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at South Washington Alternative Hs is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Washington Alternative Hs?
57.6% of students at South Washington Alternative Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Washington Alternative Hs?
The largest demographic group at South Washington Alternative Hs is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Washington Alternative Hs?
South Washington Alternative Hs 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, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Washington Alternative Hs rank among high schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, South Washington Alternative Hs ranks #1 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 South Washington Alternative Hs, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.