At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
86
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
44%-3.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
12–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Next Step Transition Program is a public high serving grades 12–12 in COTTAGE GROVE, Minnesota. The school enrolls 86 students. It is part of the South Washington County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span12–12
DistrictSouth Washington County Schools
County27163
CityCOTTAGE GROVE
ZIP55016
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID273381004280
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment86
White61.6%
Hispanic / Latino9.3%
Black / African American14.0%
Asian5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
61.6%
Hispanic
9.3%
Black
14.0%
Asian
5.8%
Two+
9.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.