A.C.G.C. SECONDARY

27250 MINNESOTA HIGHWAY 4
GROVE CITY, MN 56243

www.acgc.k12.mn.us

379 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

A.C.G.C. Secondary School (Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City) is a public secondary institution located in Grove City, Minnesota, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As the secondary component of the ACGC School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It functions as a central hub for the surrounding rural communities, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school places a strong emphasis on community connection and student engagement, reflecting the values of the combined school district. By integrating core academic subjects with elective programs and athletic activities, A.C.G.C. Secondary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the needs of its student body. For families and community members, the school serves as a focal point for local education, maintaining a commitment to excellence and accessibility through its official website and ongoing district initiatives.

379

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A.C.G.C. SECONDARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	35
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

White
320 (84.4 %)
Hispanic
35 (9.2 %)
Two or More
15 (4.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	A.C.G.C. Public School District
Phone:	(320)244-4700
Website:	http://www.acgc.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 7 65

Grade 8 79

Grade 9 66

Grade 10 64

Grade 11 52

Grade 12 53