Columbia Heights Senior High vs St. Francis High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 38 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
St. Francis High
Saint Francis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,139 students
| Measure | Columbia Heights Senior High Columbia Heights, Minnesota | St. Francis High Saint Francis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 433 | #126 of 433 |
| National rank | #13244 of 16,910 | #4471 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,141 | 1,139 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 1,139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 54% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Saint Francis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Francis High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 30.4).
- •St. Francis High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 30%).
- •St. Francis High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 44%).
- •St. Francis High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 72.2%).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 1,139.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Heights Senior High better than St. Francis High?
On the Success Index (US), St. Francis High ranks higher (65.3 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 St. Francis High?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Saint Francis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Heights Senior High: 1,141. St. Francis High: 1,139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Heights Senior High and St. Francis High rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Heights Senior High is 390th of 433 and St. Francis High is 126th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).