Academic Arts High School vs Two Rivers High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 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
Two Rivers High School
Mendota Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,710 students
| Measure | Academic Arts High School West Saint Paul, Minnesota | Two Rivers High School Mendota Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 433 | #306 of 433 |
| National rank | #8319 of 16,910 | #8579 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 78 | 1,710 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 1,710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 47% |
| city | West Saint Paul | Mendota Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.2 vs 49.3).
- •Two Rivers High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Two Rivers High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49.5%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 47.6%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 19.9).
- •Two Rivers High School is the larger school with 1,710 students compared with 78.
- •Academic Arts High School is a charter school while Two Rivers 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 Two Rivers High School?
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 Two Rivers High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between West Saint Paul and Mendota Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academic Arts High School: 78. Two Rivers High School: 1,710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academic Arts High School and Two Rivers High School rank in Minnesota?
Academic Arts High School is 297th of 433 and Two Rivers High School is 306th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).