Alta-Aurelia High School vs St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta-Aurelia High School
Alta · Public high · Grades 9–12
221 students
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS
Storm Lake · Charter high · Grades 12–12
50 students
| Measure | Alta-Aurelia High School Alta, Iowa | St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS Storm Lake, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #197 of 319 | – |
| National rank | #2845 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 12–12 |
| Students | 221 | 50 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 50 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | – |
| city | Alta | Storm Lake |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta-Aurelia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 60.4).
- •Alta-Aurelia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 44%).
- •Alta-Aurelia High School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 50.
- •Alta-Aurelia High School is a public school while St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alta-Aurelia High School better than St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS?
On the Success Index (US), Alta-Aurelia High School ranks higher (71.8 vs 60.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alta-Aurelia High School and St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Alta and Storm Lake in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta-Aurelia High School: 221. St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS: 50. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta-Aurelia High School and St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS rank in Iowa?
Alta-Aurelia High School is 197th of 319 and St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS is unranked among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).