Academic Arts High School vs Garlough Environmental Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.0 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
Garlough Environmental Magnet
West Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades K–4
414 students
| Measure | Academic Arts High School West Saint Paul, Minnesota | Garlough Environmental Magnet West Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 433 | #700 of 923 |
| National rank | #8319 of 16,910 | #25088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 78 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 42% |
| city | West Saint Paul | West Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.2 vs 50.1).
- •Garlough Environmental Magnet does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 42%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 56.3%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 10.9).
- •Garlough Environmental Magnet is the larger school with 414 students compared with 78.
- •Academic Arts High School is a charter school while Garlough Environmental Magnet 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 Garlough Environmental Magnet?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academic Arts High School and Garlough Environmental Magnet?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between West Saint Paul and West Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academic Arts High School: 78. Garlough Environmental Magnet: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academic Arts High School and Garlough Environmental Magnet rank in Minnesota?
Academic Arts High School is 297th of 433 and Garlough Environmental Magnet is 700th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).