City Academy vs Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 683 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Academy
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 9–12
135 students
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 5–8
453 students
| Measure | City Academy Saint Paul, Minnesota | Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 433 | #250 of 266 |
| National rank | #14530 of 16,910 | #13081 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 135 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 135 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 22% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.2 vs 23.7).
- •City Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Upper does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 87.4%).
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Upper does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.3).
- •Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is the larger school with 453 students compared with 135.
- •City Academy is a charter school while Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is a public 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 City Academy better than Farnsworth Aerospace Upper?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are City Academy and Farnsworth Aerospace Upper?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Academy: 135. Farnsworth Aerospace Upper: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Academy and Farnsworth Aerospace Upper rank in Minnesota?
City Academy is 403rd of 433 and Farnsworth Aerospace Upper is 250th of 266 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).