Access

8400 E POINT DOUGLAS RD
COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016

hsdc.sowashco.k12.mn.us/

6 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

The ACCESS program, located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, is a specialized educational initiative operated by the South Washington County Schools district. Designed to support students who may benefit from an alternative learning environment, the program focuses on providing personalized academic pathways. It is structured to help students meet graduation requirements while offering the flexibility and individualized attention necessary to address diverse learning styles and personal circumstances.

Beyond traditional coursework, the ACCESS program emphasizes social-emotional growth and college and career readiness. By maintaining a smaller, community-focused setting, the school provides a supportive atmosphere where students can build strong relationships with faculty and peers. Through its partnership with the broader school district, ACCESS ensures that its students have access to the resources and academic rigor of the South Washington County school system while benefiting from a tailored approach designed to foster long-term student success.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Access
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Asian	1

White
2 (33.3 %)
Hispanic
2 (33.3 %)
Black
1 (16.7 %)
Asian
1 (16.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	South Washington County Schools
Phone:	(651)425-2341
Website:	http://hsdc.sowashco.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	6
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 6