Highland Park Senior High vs Nova Classical Academy Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Senior High
Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,392 students
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 6–12
556 students
| Measure | Highland Park Senior High Saint Paul, Minnesota | Nova Classical Academy Upper School Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #256 of 433 | #2 of 433 |
| National rank | #7373 of 16,910 | #599 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,392 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 1,392 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 87% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nova Classical Academy Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 53.8).
- •Nova Classical Academy Upper School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 46%).
- •Nova Classical Academy Upper School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 63%).
- •Nova Classical Academy Upper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 41%).
- •Nova Classical Academy Upper School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 24.9).
- •Highland Park Senior High is the larger school with 1,392 students compared with 556.
- •Highland Park Senior High is a public school while Nova Classical Academy Upper School 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 Highland Park Senior High better than Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Nova Classical Academy Upper School ranks higher (85.5 vs 53.8 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 Highland Park Senior High and Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Senior High: 1,392. Nova Classical Academy Upper School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Senior High and Nova Classical Academy Upper School rank in Minnesota?
Highland Park Senior High is 256th of 433 and Nova Classical Academy Upper School is 2nd of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).