Birch Lake Elementary vs Gentry Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Lake Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
Gentry Academy High
Vadnais Heights · Charter high · Grades 9–12
134 students
| Measure | Birch Lake Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota | Gentry Academy High Vadnais Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #531 of 923 | #31 of 433 |
| National rank | #14701 of 50,301 | #2478 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 239 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | White Bear Lake | Vadnais Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gentry Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 65.1).
- •Gentry Academy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 46%).
- •Birch Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 19.1).
- •Birch Lake Elementary is the larger school with 239 students compared with 134.
- •Birch Lake Elementary is a public school while Gentry Academy High 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 Birch Lake Elementary better than Gentry Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Gentry Academy High ranks higher (73.4 vs 65.1 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 Birch Lake Elementary and Gentry Academy High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between White Bear Lake and Vadnais Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Lake Elementary: 239. Gentry Academy High: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Lake Elementary and Gentry Academy High rank in Minnesota?
Birch Lake Elementary is 531st of 923 and Gentry Academy High is 31st of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).