AFSA High School vs Island Lake 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.
AFSA High School
Vadnais Heights · Charter high · Grades 7–12
246 students
Island Lake Elementary
Shoreview · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
741 students
| Measure | AFSA High School Vadnais Heights, Minnesota | Island Lake Elementary Shoreview, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #325 of 433 | #108 of 923 |
| National rank | #9250 of 16,910 | #3742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 246 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 81% |
| city | Vadnais Heights | Shoreview |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 46.7).
- •Island Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 42%).
- •Island Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Island Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 55.7%).
- •Island Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.5).
- •Island Lake Elementary is the larger school with 741 students compared with 246.
- •AFSA High School is a charter school while Island Lake 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 AFSA High School better than Island Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Island Lake Elementary ranks higher (82.3 vs 46.7 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 AFSA High School and Island Lake Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Vadnais Heights and Shoreview in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AFSA High School: 246. Island Lake Elementary: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AFSA High School and Island Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
AFSA High School is 325th of 433 and Island Lake Elementary is 108th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).