Cambridge-Isanti High School vs Harding Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 71 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge-Isanti High School
Cambridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,582 students
Harding Senior High
Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,591 students
| Measure | Cambridge-Isanti High School Cambridge, Minnesota | Harding Senior High Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 433 | #406 of 433 |
| National rank | #7712 of 16,910 | #14815 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,582 | 1,591 |
| Enrollment | 1,582 | 1,591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 21% |
| city | Cambridge | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge-Isanti High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 22.7).
- •Cambridge-Isanti High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 21%).
- •Cambridge-Isanti High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •Cambridge-Isanti High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 73%).
- •Harding Senior High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.4).
- •Harding Senior High is the larger school with 1,591 students compared with 1,582.
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 Cambridge-Isanti High School better than Harding Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Cambridge-Isanti High School ranks higher (52.5 vs 22.7 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 Cambridge-Isanti High School and Harding Senior High?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge-Isanti High School: 1,582. Harding Senior High: 1,591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge-Isanti High School and Harding Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Cambridge-Isanti High School is 276th of 433 and Harding Senior High is 406th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).