Camden High vs KIPP North Star Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camden High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
783 students
KIPP North Star Academy
Minneapolis · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
107 students
| Measure | Camden High Minneapolis, Minnesota | KIPP North Star Academy Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 433 | #259 of 266 |
| National rank | #8617 of 16,910 | #14181 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 783 | 107 |
| Enrollment | 783 | 107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 22% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Camden High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 17.5).
- •Camden High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Camden High does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 27%).
- •Camden High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 94.4%).
- •Camden High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.8).
- •Camden High is the larger school with 783 students compared with 107.
- •Camden High is a public school while KIPP North Star 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 Camden High better than KIPP North Star Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Camden High ranks higher (49.1 vs 17.5 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 Camden High and KIPP North Star Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camden High: 783. KIPP North Star Academy: 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camden High and KIPP North Star Academy rank in Minnesota?
Camden High is 310th of 433 and KIPP North Star Academy is 259th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).