At a glance
Reported students
1,992
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
94.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
559
Park High School: 1,992 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
21.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,857
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88.94
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.9:1
What the reported data says about Park High School
Park High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cottage Grove. It is one of 28 current school records connected to South Washington County Schools. NCES reports 1,992 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, above the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.1%). English learners represent 11% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Park High School
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 94.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.8%
- Hispanic13.1%
- Black9.7%
- Asian10.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in South Washington County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodbury High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,943 reported students
East Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,072 reported students
South Washington Alternative HS
High · Grades 06–12
97 reported students
Next Step Transition Program
High · Grades 12–12
86 reported students
SoWashCo Online 9-12
High · Grades 09–12
47 reported students
Great Rivers Adult Education
High · Grades 10–12
7 reported students
Public schools near Park High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Step Transition Program High · South Washington County Schools | 12–12 | 86 | 1 mi |
| South Washington Alternative HS High · South Washington County Schools | 06–12 | 97 | 1.2 mi |
| Great Rivers Adult Education High · South Washington County Schools | 10–12 | 7 | 1.2 mi |
| East Ridge High School High · South Washington County Schools | 09–12 | 2,072 | 3.6 mi |
| Simley Alternative Program High · Inver Grove Heights Schools | 09–12 | 25 | 5.1 mi |
| Simley Senior High High · Inver Grove Heights Schools | 09–12 | 1,030 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Park High School
What grades does Park High School serve?
Park High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in South Washington County Schools.
How many students attend Park High School?
Park High School reported 1,992 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,857 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Park High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 1,992 students and 94.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Park High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Park High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Washington County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Park High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Park High School in?
Park High School is part of South Washington County Schools, based in Cottage Grove, MN, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Park High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Next Step Transition Program (1 mi), South Washington Alternative HS (1.2 mi), Great Rivers Adult Education (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.