Academic Arts High School vs Friendly Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.9 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
Friendly Hills Middle
Mendota Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
785 students
| Measure | Academic Arts High School West Saint Paul, Minnesota | Friendly Hills Middle Mendota Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 433 | #132 of 266 |
| National rank | #8319 of 16,910 | #4298 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 78 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 55% |
| city | West Saint Paul | Mendota Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendly Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 50.2).
- •Friendly Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 24.5%).
- •Friendly Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49.5%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 41.1%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 17.4).
- •Friendly Hills Middle is the larger school with 785 students compared with 78.
- •Academic Arts High School is a charter school while Friendly Hills Middle 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 Friendly Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Friendly Hills Middle ranks higher (65.4 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 Friendly Hills Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between West Saint Paul and Mendota Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academic Arts High School: 78. Friendly Hills Middle: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academic Arts High School and Friendly Hills Middle rank in Minnesota?
Academic Arts High School is 297th of 433 and Friendly Hills Middle is 132nd of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).