Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

Summary:

Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric is a public charter high school in Maple Grove, Minnesota, serving 225 students in grades 9-12. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state and nearby schools on academic measures, making it a standout educational institution in the local area.

Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric has a diverse student population and maintains high graduation rates, ranging from 82.3% to 91.1% in recent years. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 61.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Math and 68.18% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in Reading, significantly higher than the state averages. Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric also ranks highly for its performance among specific student subgroups, such as ranking 3rd out of 402 Minnesota high schools for its White student performance.

Compared to nearby schools like Champlin Park High School, Alternative Learning Center Senior High, and 279Online Learning Program 9-12, Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric outperforms them on academic measures and has a lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting more individualized attention for its students. The school's diverse student population and focus on academic excellence make it a standout choice for families in the Anoka-Hennepin School District and the Osseo Public School District.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

11201 96th Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369-3676

(763) 496-1416

District: Parnassus Preparatory Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
18^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,792

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 254

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.7%

African American:

40.2%

Asian:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric ranks better than 96.3% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.7%), African American (40.2%), Asian (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric employs 20.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric is $9,792.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric:

SchoolDigger ranks Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric 18^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Parnassus Preparatory Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parnassus Preparatory Charter School 91^st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

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Rank History for all students at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	86.49	38^th	492	92.3%
2021	83.39	41^st	428	90.4%
2022	95.88	5^th	472	98.9%
2023	89.23	34^th	476	92.9%
2024	92.91	18^th	480	96.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.13	65^th	389	83.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	77.08	70^th	395	82.3%
2019	54.94	207^th	401	48.4%
2021	69.54	91^st	339	73.2%
2022	88.14	15^th	388	96.1%
2023	78.64	65^th	396	83.6%
2024	87.91	30^th	403	92.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	98.41	1^st	403	99.8%
2023	91.57	20^th	398	95.0%
2024	93.34	14^th	405	96.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2021	37.12	43^rd	68	36.8%
2022	67.03	30^th	102	70.6%
2024	81.94	9^th	109	91.7%

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Rank History for White students at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	90.36	15^th	412	96.4%
2021	97.56	3^rd	364	99.2%
2022	98.15	3^rd	401	99.3%
2023	98.19	5^th	398	98.7%
2024	98.73	3^rd	402	99.3%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	12	10	1	3	0	0	26
2016	21	9	1	4	0	2	37
2017	31	10	4	7	0	5	57
2018	52	33	7	5	0	7	104
2019	66	38	11	6	0	8	129
2020	52	40	9	9	0	11	121
2021	81	54	12	14	0	12	173
2022	95	66	15	16	1	11	204
2023	97	88	17	15	0	8	225
2024	111	102	22	12	0	7	254

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	26	2.0	13.0	30.8
2016	37	5.0	7.4	24.3
2017	57	9.0	6.2	28.1
2018	104	13.8	7.4	32.7
2019	129	16.8	7.6	21.7
2020	121	16.9	7.1	20.7
2021	173	14.2	12.1	21.4
2022	204	17.8	11.4	23.5
2023	225	17.9	12.5	34.7
2024	254	20.4	12.4	35.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	26	2.0	13.0	30.8
2016	37	5.0	7.4	24.3
2017	57	9.0	6.2	28.1
2018	104	13.8	7.4	32.7
2019	129	16.8	7.6	21.7
2020	121	16.9	7.1	20.7
2021	173	14.2	12.1	21.4
2022	204	17.8	11.4	23.5
2023	225	17.9	12.5	34.7
2024	254	20.4	12.4	35.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,792

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 34^th of 476 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric)	77.4	60	17.4%
10th Grade Reading (Parnassus Preparatory Charter School)	77.4	60	17.4%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric)	71.4	64.3	7.1%
11th Grade Math (Parnassus Preparatory Charter School)	71.4	64.3	7.1%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric)	63	65.9	3%
End of Course Science (Parnassus Preparatory Charter School)	63	65.9	3%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	129	225	74.4%
African American	38	88	131.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	17	54.5%
Hispanic	6	15	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	97	47%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.7%	34.7%	13%

Schools Near Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric	Public, Charter	9-12	11201 96th Ave N	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Parnassus Preparatory Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 496-1416	254	20	12.4	35.8%	111 (43.7%)	102 (40.2%)	12 (4.7%)	22 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	92.9	18^th of 480 public high schools	96.3%	89.2	34^th of 476 public high schools	92.9%	16	61.7	61.7	68.2	68.2	63.2	63.2	$9,792
279 Excel	Public	6-12	11200 93rd Ave N	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 391-7163	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Osseo Senior High	Public	9-12	317 2nd Ave NW	Osseo	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8500	2,249	115	19.5	58.1%	623 (27.7%)	803 (35.7%)	273 (12.1%)	359 (16.0%)	13 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	176 (7.8%)	61.5	199^th of 480 public high schools	58.5%	61.8	183^rd of 476 public high schools	61.6%	16	31.6	31.6	47.6	47.6	48.6	48.6	$13,960
Osseo Education Center	Public	12	324 6th Ave NE	Osseo	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 315-9761	78	15	5.0	65.4%	25 (32.1%)	25 (32.1%)	10 (12.8%)	13 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.4%)							(n/a)							$26,908
Maple Grove Senior High	Public	9-12	9800 Fernbrook Ln	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8700	2,408	110	21.9	22.5%	1,667 (69.2%)	294 (12.2%)	108 (4.5%)	179 (7.4%)	10 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	150 (6.2%)	80.2	74^th of 480 public high schools	84.6%	82.3	65^th of 476 public high schools	86.3%	9	50.2	50.2	65.5	65.5	43.4	43.4	$13,100
Alternative Learning Center Independent Study	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$20,570
Alternative Learning Center Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$6,841
Osseo Alternative Learning Center Alternative Programs	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)							$5,782
Alternative Learning Center Senior High	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	160	18	8.8	76.3%	30 (18.8%)	78 (48.8%)	26 (16.3%)	14 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.5%)	11.5	428^th of 480 public high schools	10.8%	7	442^nd of 476 public high schools	7.1%	14	3.3	3.3	28.6	28.6			$30,063
279Online Learning Program 9-12	Public, Virtual	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 391-8890	182	20	8.9	56.6%	49 (26.9%)	58 (31.9%)	30 (16.5%)	33 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.6%)	16.4	409^th of 480 public high schools	14.8%	33.1	348^th of 476 public high schools	26.9%	61	10.0	10.0	33.3	33.3	14.3	14.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric

Is Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric a good school?

Yes! Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 18^th of 480 Minnesota high schools.

What district is Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric in?

Parnassus Preparatory Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric?

Students at Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric are 44% White, 40% African American, 9% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric?

In the 2023-24 school year, 254 students attended Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)		MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric	Public, Charter	9-12	11201 96th Ave N	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Parnassus Preparatory Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 496-1416	254	20	12.4	35.8%	111 (43.7%)	102 (40.2%)	12 (4.7%)	22 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	92.9	18^th of 480 public high schools	96.3%		89.2	34^th of 476 public high schools	92.9%	16	61.7	61.7	68.2	68.2	63.2	63.2	$9,792
279 Excel	Public	6-12	11200 93rd Ave N	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(763) 391-7163	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Osseo Senior High	Public	9-12	317 2nd Ave NW	Osseo	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8500	2,249	115	19.5	58.1%	623 (27.7%)	803 (35.7%)	273 (12.1%)	359 (16.0%)	13 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	176 (7.8%)	61.5	199^th of 480 public high schools	58.5%		61.8	183^rd of 476 public high schools	61.6%	16	31.6	31.6	47.6	47.6	48.6	48.6	$13,960
Osseo Education Center	Public	12	324 6th Ave NE	Osseo	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 315-9761	78	15	5.0	65.4%	25 (32.1%)	25 (32.1%)	10 (12.8%)	13 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.4%)								(n/a)							$26,908
Maple Grove Senior High	Public	9-12	9800 Fernbrook Ln	Maple Grove	55369	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8700	2,408	110	21.9	22.5%	1,667 (69.2%)	294 (12.2%)	108 (4.5%)	179 (7.4%)	10 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	150 (6.2%)	80.2	74^th of 480 public high schools	84.6%		82.3	65^th of 476 public high schools	86.3%	9	50.2	50.2	65.5	65.5	43.4	43.4	$13,100
Alternative Learning Center Independent Study	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$20,570
Alternative Learning Center Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$6,841
Osseo Alternative Learning Center Alternative Programs	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$5,782
Alternative Learning Center Senior High	Public	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 391-8890	160	18	8.8	76.3%	30 (18.8%)	78 (48.8%)	26 (16.3%)	14 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.5%)	11.5	428^th of 480 public high schools	10.8%		7	442^nd of 476 public high schools	7.1%	14	3.3	3.3	28.6	28.6			$30,063
279Online Learning Program 9-12	Public, Virtual	9-12	7300 Boone Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 391-8890	182	20	8.9	56.6%	49 (26.9%)	58 (31.9%)	30 (16.5%)	33 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.6%)	16.4	409^th of 480 public high schools	14.8%		33.1	348^th of 476 public high schools	26.9%	61	10.0	10.0	33.3	33.3	14.3	14.3