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
1,957 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ginger Garski
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
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
4
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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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
GreatSchools
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%

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 424 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 239 Students
Winona State University 184 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 181 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 159 Students
University of Wisconsin - River Falls 110 Students
Hamline University 104 Students
North Dakota State University 102 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 97 Students
University of Iowa 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 113 Students
Business 110 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Biology 92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Computer Science 55 Students
Marketing 41 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 38 Students
Elementary Education 38 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 280 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/4/2024
The best parts of park high school was getting the opportunity to be apart of their IB classes so that I could better prepare myself for college a lot of other schools don't have this opportunity so it was nice being able to get that experience. What i would like to see change is the teacher being more involved in the students life's and helping prepare their students more for college.
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
2/28/2024
My highschool experience has been okay and I haven't really had any problems throughout my four years here. This is definitely a PWI but it is Minnesota and Cottage Grove so you can't expect much. The food is okay but definitely the worst part of the school so hopefully the food can get better. The school is also packed I feel and the halls can get very crowded and you might get pushed around.
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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Park Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cottage Grove, MN, in the Cottage Grove neighborhood, and is served by the South Washington County School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,957 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Park Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $418,113. Discover additional schools in the area, like Yeshiva High School of the Twin Cities, Hope Christian Academy, New Life Academy, and more. Learn more about what Cottage Grove has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Park Senior High School.

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