Academic Arts High School vs South St. Paul High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.2 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
South St. Paul High School
South Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 9–12
866 students
| Measure | Academic Arts High School West Saint Paul, Minnesota | South St. Paul High School South Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 433 | #359 of 433 |
| National rank | #8319 of 16,910 | #11290 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 78 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| city | West Saint Paul | South Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academic Arts High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 38.7).
- •South St. Paul High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 45%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 54.3%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 17.0).
- •South St. Paul High School is the larger school with 866 students compared with 78.
- •Academic Arts High School is a charter school while South St. Paul High School 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 South St. Paul High School?
On the Success Index (US), Academic Arts High School ranks higher (50.2 vs 38.7 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 South St. Paul High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between West Saint Paul and South Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academic Arts High School: 78. South St. Paul High School: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academic Arts High School and South St. Paul High School rank in Minnesota?
Academic Arts High School is 297th of 433 and South St. Paul High School is 359th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).