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 1,991 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 13% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 90% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,991 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Center Ib World School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Park Center Ib World School's student population of 1,991 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,991 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Park Center Ib World School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1440 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
32%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
36%
12%
White
10%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Center Ib World School's ranking?
Park Center Ib World School is ranked #1440 out of 1,860 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 84%.
How many students attend Park Center Ib World School?
1,991 students attend Park Center Ib World School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Park Center Ib World School students are Black, 32% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
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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