City Academy vs Gentry Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.3 km 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
Gentry Academy High
Vadnais Heights · Charter high · Grades 9–12
134 students
| Measure | City Academy Saint Paul, Minnesota | Gentry Academy High Vadnais Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #403 of 433 | #31 of 433 |
| National rank | #14530 of 16,910 | #2478 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 135 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 135 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Saint Paul | Vadnais Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gentry Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 24.2).
- •Gentry Academy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 87.4%).
- •Gentry Academy High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.3).
- •City Academy is the larger school with 135 students compared with 134.
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 Gentry Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Gentry Academy High ranks higher (73.4 vs 24.2 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 City Academy and Gentry Academy High?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Vadnais Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Academy: 135. Gentry Academy High: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Academy and Gentry Academy High rank in Minnesota?
City Academy is 403rd of 433 and Gentry Academy High is 31st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).