Enrollment
97
High
DISTRICT 892 · STATE 371
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 273381001777
South Washington Alternative HS
8400 E POINT DOUGLAS RD S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 · (651) 425-7001 · Washington County
GRADES 06–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL97 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
7.3:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.8:1 · STATE 16.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
48 students
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 4 | 4% |
| Grade 11 | 17 | 18% |
| Grade 12 | 76 | 78% |
Student demographics
73%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds StandardsMath
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
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Where South Washington Alternative HS ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Washington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 97 | #451 of 764 | #13 of 27 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
97
-4 (-4%) vs 2020
-20% since 2000-01, when it was 122
Student : Teacher
7.3:1
was 14.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 97 | 13.3 | 7.3:1 | 49% (48) |
| 2023-24 | 92 | 12.3 | 7.5:1 | 59% (54) |
| 2022-23 | 85 | 6.6 | 12.9:1 | 67% (57) |
| 2020-21 | 101 | 7 | 14.4:1 | 32% (32) |
| 2017-18 | 66 | 13.6 | 4.8:1 | 52% (34) |
| 2015-16 | 100 | 13 | 7.7:1 | 44% (44) |
| 2010-11 | 77 | 11 | 7.0:1 | 45% (35) |
| 2000-01 | 122 | 11 | 11.1:1 | 25% (31) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Washington Alternative HS.
Since 2017-18: students up 47% (66 to 97); teachers down 2% (13.6 to 13.3).
About South Washington Alternative HS
COTTAGE GROVE, Minnesota, is home to South Washington Alternative HS, a small high school. The school serves 97 students in grades 6 through 12 in 2024-25. For comparison, high schools in Minnesota average about 371 students.
District-wide, South Washington County Schools has 28 schools and 19,578 students.
White students are the largest group at South Washington Alternative HS, with 41% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 24% Hispanic, 14% Black, 11% multiracial, and 8% Asian. The school's White share is 37 points below the 78% share among Washington County residents. South Washington Alternative HS has a diversity index of 73%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal staffing data show 13.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at South Washington Alternative HS and a ratio of 7.3:1. The average ratio among high schools in Minnesota is 16.3:1, higher than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 49% of enrollment. The gap from the 26% average for public schools in Washington County is 23 points.
Federal survey data for Washington County show that median household income is about $115,345, 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. South Washington Alternative HS is among the 103 public schools in Washington County.
Of nearby public schools, Great Rivers Adult Education is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
The number of students dropped from 101 to 97 over 4 years. By 2024-25, the school had 7.3 students per teacher, compared with 14.4 in 2020-21.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at South Washington Alternative HS. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
276,238
Census ACS
Median income
$115,345
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
49%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
103
46,313 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in South Washington County Schools
- EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,072 students
- Park High SchoolHigh · 1,992 students
- Woodbury High SchoolHigh · 1,943 students
- LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,165 students
- WOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,160 students
- COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,005 students
Other schools in COTTAGE GROVE
- Park High SchoolHigh · 1,992 students
- COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,005 students
- OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 956 students
- GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARYElementary · 797 students
- Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special EdElementary · 591 students
- PINE HILL ELEMENTARYElementary · 502 students
Nearby schools
- Great Rivers Adult Education0.0 mi · 7
- Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed0.0 mi · 591
- ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY0.2 mi · 325
- HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY0.6 mi · 417
- Park High School1.2 mi · 1,992
- CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY1.3 mi · 425
Frequently asked questions
About South Washington Alternative HSHow many students attend South Washington Alternative HS?
South Washington Alternative HS enrolls approximately 97 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does South Washington Alternative HS serve?
South Washington Alternative HS serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Washington Alternative HS?
The student-to-teacher ratio at South Washington Alternative HS is approximately 7.3:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at South Washington Alternative HS?
At South Washington Alternative HS, the student body is approximately 41% White, 24% Hispanic, 14% Black, 8% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees South Washington Alternative HS?
South Washington Alternative HS is overseen by South Washington County Schools in Washington County.
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