Arcadia Charter School vs Rochester Beacon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 73 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Charter School
Northfield · Charter high · Grades 6–12
116 students
Rochester Beacon Academy
Rochester · Charter high · Grades 6–12
115 students
| Measure | Arcadia Charter School Northfield, Minnesota | Rochester Beacon Academy Rochester, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 433 | #388 of 433 |
| National rank | #2267 of 16,910 | #13100 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 116 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 116 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 12% |
| city | Northfield | Rochester |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcadia Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 31.1).
- •Arcadia Charter School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Arcadia Charter School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Arcadia Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 43.5%).
- •Rochester Beacon Academy does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.9).
- •Arcadia Charter School is the larger school with 116 students compared with 115.
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 Arcadia Charter School better than Rochester Beacon Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Arcadia Charter School ranks higher (74.3 vs 31.1 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 Arcadia Charter School and Rochester Beacon Academy?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Rochester in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Charter School: 116. Rochester Beacon Academy: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Charter School and Rochester Beacon Academy rank in Minnesota?
Arcadia Charter School is 27th of 433 and Rochester Beacon Academy is 388th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).