Park Center Senior High School is a four-year public high school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States, on 7300 Brooklyn Blvd. PCSH is located near the border of two northwest twin cities suburbs, Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center, thus the school name "Park Center" is a combination of these city names.
Serving 2,061 students in grades 9-12, Park Center Ib World School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,061 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PARK CENTER IB WORLD SCHOOL serves the east part of Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 11.9 square miles. Families typically drive about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Center Ib World School's student population of 2,061 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,061 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Motto
Dream. Explore. Discover.
School Rankings
Park Center Ib World School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Center Ib World School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1405 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Center Ib World School's ranking?
Park Center Ib World School is ranked #1405 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Park Center Ib World School often compared to?
Park Center Ib World Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Champlin Park High School, Maple Grove Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Park Center Ib World School?
The graduation rate of Park Center Ib World School is 75%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Park Center Ib World School?
2,061 students attend Park Center Ib World School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Park Center Ib World School students are Asian, 34% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Center Ib World School?
Park Center Ib World School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Center Ib World School offer ?
Park Center Ib World School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Center Ib World School part of?
Park Center Ib World School is part of Osseo Public School District.
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