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Compass Academy Secondary vs Kennedy High School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCompass Academy Secondary
Bloomington, Minnesota
Kennedy High School
Bloomington, Minnesota
Success Index (US)
29
Lower 50%
38
Lower 50%
State rankโ€“#362 of 433
National rankโ€“#11528 of 16,910
SectorCharterPublic
TypeMiddleHigh
Year rangeGrades 6โ€“7Grades 9โ€“12
Students471,578
Enrollment471,578
Free/reduced-price lunch83%61.3%
Students per teacher47.017.9
Reading proficiencyโ€“46%
Math proficiencyโ€“36%
cityBloomingtonBloomington
stateMinnesotaMinnesota
Websiteโ€“โ€“

The verdict

  • โ€ขKennedy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 29.4).
  • โ€ขKennedy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 83%).
  • โ€ขKennedy High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 47.0).
  • โ€ขKennedy High School is the larger school with 1,578 students compared with 47.
  • โ€ขCompass Academy Secondary is a charter school while Kennedy High School 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 Compass Academy Secondary better than Kennedy High School?

On the Success Index (US), Kennedy High School ranks higher (37.7 vs 29.4 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 Compass Academy Secondary and Kennedy High School?

About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Minnesota.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Compass Academy Secondary: 47. Kennedy High School: 1,578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Compass Academy Secondary and Kennedy High School rank in Minnesota?

Compass Academy Secondary is unranked and Kennedy High School is 362nd of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).