Park Senior High School

Park Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8040 80th St S,  Cottage Grove, MN
South Washington County School District
3.7
2.2
1,965 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ginger Garski
Student Teacher Ratio
35:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
35:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
570
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
47.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
41.4%
State Average
31.9%
Science
41.1%
State Average
34%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
331:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
62.3%
Hispanic
12.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.7%
Black
8.3%
Two or more races
7.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 410 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 229 Students
Winona State University 174 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 171 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 147 Students
Hamline University 110 Students
University of Wisconsin - River Falls 108 Students
North Dakota State University 93 Students
University of Iowa 89 Students
Inver Hills Community College 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 109 Students
Business 108 Students
Biology 91 Students
Psychology 88 Students
Computer Science 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Elementary Education 40 Students
Marketing 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 276 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/30/2024
Park High prepared me for my next step in life, college. I am attending Iowa State University in the fall and look forward to it. The only suggestion I really have in regards to Park is that the facility could use an update and a big overhaul. We seem to be bursting at the seams with the ratio of space to students. We make it work as it is but could really use am overhaul.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2023
Park High School is the only high school I went to during my four years, but I didn't regret going. I was zoned for a different high school in my district, but I really wanted to go to Park since some of my friends were going. I met some of my closest friends there, and the IB courses they provide are rigorous enough for my knowledge-seeking mind.
4.0 Senior
10/15/2023
IB courses at Park High School are challenging but get you ready for college. Many teachers are understanding that their students have lives outside of school and are good at planning out and pacing classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/26/2022
bad don't go, just don'twhy can you not rate 0 stars
2.0 other
11/12/2021
I am not a fan of this school
1.0 parent
3/8/2017
I'd give this school zero starts if that were an option. I had 2 children attend this school but will not allow my youngest to go there.Several reasons why but to list a few...Lack of supervion and assistance when needed. Teachers do not help the students succeed and neglect the obvious signs of str...
5.0 student
11/10/2012
I went here when it was only 10-12 grade. I LOVED it though. It was the best school I ever attended. We had great electives and great after-school activities to be involved in. Everything about this school was amazing: teachers, students, classes and even lunch. Park is great and I wouldn't have wan...

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