South Washington County School District

The South Washington County School District is located in Cottage Grove, MN and includes 27 schools that serve 17,087 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The South Washington County School District spends $8,536 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 66% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The South Washington County School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MN state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The South Washington County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the South Washington County School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The South Washington County School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.