Apple Valley Senior High vs FIT Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apple Valley Senior High
Apple Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,999 students
FIT Academy
Apple Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
264 students
| Measure | Apple Valley Senior High Apple Valley, Minnesota | FIT Academy Apple Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 433 | #753 of 923 |
| National rank | #6395 of 16,910 | #29661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,999 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 1,999 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apple Valley Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 43.4).
- •Apple Valley Senior High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Apple Valley Senior High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •FIT Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 45.4%).
- •FIT Academy does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.1).
- •Apple Valley Senior High is the larger school with 1,999 students compared with 264.
- •Apple Valley Senior High is a public school while FIT Academy is a charter 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 Apple Valley Senior High better than FIT Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Apple Valley Senior High ranks higher (57.6 vs 43.4 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 Apple Valley Senior High and FIT Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Valley Senior High: 1,999. FIT Academy: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Valley Senior High and FIT Academy rank in Minnesota?
Apple Valley Senior High is 220th of 433 and FIT Academy is 753rd of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).