Columbia Heights Senior High vs Global Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Heights Senior High
Columbia Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
Global Academy
New Brighton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
447 students
| Measure | Columbia Heights Senior High Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Global Academy New Brighton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 433 | #671 of 923 |
| National rank | #13244 of 16,910 | #22140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,141 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 54% |
| city | Columbia Heights | New Brighton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 30.4).
- •Global Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 30%).
- •Global Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 89%).
- •Global Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.3).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 447.
- •Columbia Heights Senior High is a public school while Global 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 Columbia Heights Senior High better than Global Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Global Academy ranks higher (54.3 vs 30.4 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 Columbia Heights Senior High and Global Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and New Brighton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Heights Senior High: 1,141. Global Academy: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Heights Senior High and Global Academy rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Heights Senior High is 390th of 433 and Global Academy is 671st of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).