Birch Lake Elementary vs White Bear Lake Area High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 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
White Bear Lake Area High School
White Bear Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,572 students
| Measure | Birch Lake Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota | White Bear Lake Area High School White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #531 of 923 | #189 of 433 |
| National rank | #14701 of 50,301 | #5665 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 239 | 2,572 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 2,572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | White Bear Lake | White Bear Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 60.6).
- •White Bear Lake Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 46%).
- •Birch Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 19.9).
- •White Bear Lake Area High School is the larger school with 2,572 students compared with 239.
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 White Bear Lake Area High School?
On the Success Index (US), Birch Lake Elementary ranks higher (65.1 vs 60.6 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 White Bear Lake Area High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between White Bear Lake and White Bear Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Lake Elementary: 239. White Bear Lake Area High School: 2,572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Lake Elementary and White Bear Lake Area High School rank in Minnesota?
Birch Lake Elementary is 531st of 923 and White Bear Lake Area High School is 189th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).