Academic Arts High School vs Atheneum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academic Arts High School
West Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 9–12
78 students
Atheneum Elementary
Inver Grove Heights · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
69 students
| Measure | Academic Arts High School West Saint Paul, Minnesota | Atheneum Elementary Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #297 of 433 | #10 of 923 |
| National rank | #8319 of 16,910 | #931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 78 | 69 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 69 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 97.5% |
| city | West Saint Paul | Inver Grove Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atheneum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 50.2).
- •Atheneum Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Atheneum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 49.5%).
- •Atheneum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 28.2%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 23.0).
- •Academic Arts High School is the larger school with 78 students compared with 69.
- •Academic Arts High School is a charter school while Atheneum Elementary is a public 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 Academic Arts High School better than Atheneum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Atheneum Elementary ranks higher (89.3 vs 50.2 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 Academic Arts High School and Atheneum Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between West Saint Paul and Inver Grove Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academic Arts High School: 78. Atheneum Elementary: 69. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academic Arts High School and Atheneum Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Academic Arts High School is 297th of 433 and Atheneum Elementary is 10th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).