Harding Senior High vs L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Senior High
Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,591 students
L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Harding Senior High Saint Paul, Minnesota | L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #406 of 433 | #245 of 923 |
| National rank | #14815 of 16,910 | #7133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,591 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 65% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 22.7).
- •L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion does better on math proficiency (65% vs 21%).
- •L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 73%).
- •L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 20.7).
- •Harding Senior High is the larger school with 1,591 students compared with 282.
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 Harding Senior High better than L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion?
On the Success Index (US), L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion ranks higher (76.3 vs 22.7 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 Harding Senior High and L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Senior High: 1,591. L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Senior High and L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion rank in Minnesota?
Harding Senior High is 406th of 433 and L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion is 245th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).