Park High School

8040 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,957 students in grades 9-12, Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,957 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Park High School's student population of 1,957 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,957 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1310 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Park High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Park High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Park High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Park High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Park High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Park High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Park High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Park High School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Park High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Park High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Park High School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Park High School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park High School's ranking?
Park High School is ranked #1310 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Park High School often compared to?
Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Park High School?
The graduation rate of Park High School is 91%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Park High School?
1,957 students attend Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Park High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park High School?
Park High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park High School offer ?
Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Park High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,957 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 91% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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