Park High School
School Overview
Park High School is a public school located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. It is a school in South Washington County School District district.
According to the Minnesota state assessment result, 43% of students are proficient in Math learning and 61% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,820 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 94 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,820 students are attending Park High School. By gender, there are 983 and 837 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Park High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 105 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| White | 93 | 59 | 34 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 105 | 68 | 37 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 94 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Park High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. 94.7% of teachers are certified. 86.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 94 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 89 | 94.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 5.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 8.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 5.3% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 364 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 35,562 Households |
| Population | 100,819 |
| Male | 50,432 |
| Female | 50,776 |
| Child Population | 35,413 |
| Total Housing Units | 36,539 Units |
| Average House Value | $278,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,429 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.40% |
| Average Household Income | $103,307 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 97.18% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Park High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 176 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 11 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 516 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Park High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 176 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 88 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 86 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 11 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 516 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in South Washington County School District
In South Washington County School District, 28 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.