Serving 225 students in grades 9-12, Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric's student population of 225 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
39%
12%
White
43%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric's ranking?
Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric is ranked #366 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric often compared to?
Parnassus Prep School-rhetoricis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Grove Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric?
The graduation rate of Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric?
225 students attend Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric students are White, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric?
Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric offer ?
Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric part of?
Parnassus Prep School-rhetoric is part of Parnassus Preparatory Charter School District.
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