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Access

8400 E POINT DOUGLAS RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016South Washington County Schools →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 10–12Non-Charter
6
Students
Total enrolled
50%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 43% vs nat'l
$17,728
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 24% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 6 students in grades 10–12 in COTTAGE GROVE, Minnesota.
24% above average funding
District spends $17,728 per pupil, 24% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Access is a small high in COTTAGE GROVE, Minnesota, serving grades 10–12 with 6 students. The district invests $17,728 per student — 24% above the national average of $14,347. The 50% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Access

6
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (10–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution5 male · 1 female
83%
17%
Male 83%Female 17%
Student Composition
17%
33%
33%
17%
Asian17%
White33%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black17%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 273381001793

Academic Outcomes at Access

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
40-59
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
50%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 79th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55016

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,728Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,728
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,800
Student Support$3,368
Administration$2,127
Operations$2,659
Other$1,773
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,728 spent per student, an estimated $7,854 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
34%
State government
59.0%
Local (property tax)
34.1%
Federal programs
6.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,728/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 50% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LIBERTY RIDGE ELEMENTARYGREY CLOUD ELEMENTARYValley Crossing ElementaryGORDON BAILEY ELEMENTARY
+12 more
↓
Middle
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLWOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOLOLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLCOTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLWoodbury High SchoolPark High SchoolSouth Washington Alternative HS
+1 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades10 – 12
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSouth Washington County Schools →
Phone: (651)425-2341
NCES ID: 273381001793
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in COTTAGE GROVE seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in South Washington County Schools
High
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
2,021 students · 09–12
15% FRL
High
Woodbury High School
1,979 students · 09–12
● 46 opp21% FRL
High
Park High School
1,938 students · 09–12
● 50 opp33% FRL
Mid
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,145 students · 06–08
● 46 opp14% FRL
Mid
WOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,108 students · 06–08
● 46 opp24% FRL
Mid
OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
969 students · 06–08
● 50 opp36% FRL
Mid
COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
924 students · 06–08
● 50 opp33% FRL
Elem
LIBERTY RIDGE ELEMENTARY
788 students · KG–05
13% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8400 E POINT DOUGLAS RD, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.