Johnson Senior High vs LIFE Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 841 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnson Senior High
Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students
LIFE Prep
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
134 students
| Measure | Johnson Senior High Saint Paul, Minnesota | LIFE Prep Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #395 of 433 | #876 of 923 |
| National rank | #13702 of 16,910 | #42071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,076 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnson Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 24.4).
- •LIFE Prep does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Johnson Senior High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Johnson Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 89.6%).
- •LIFE Prep does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.2).
- •Johnson Senior High is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 134.
- •Johnson Senior High is a public school while LIFE Prep 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 Johnson Senior High better than LIFE Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Johnson Senior High ranks higher (28.3 vs 24.4 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 Johnson Senior High and LIFE Prep?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnson Senior High: 1,076. LIFE Prep: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnson Senior High and LIFE Prep rank in Minnesota?
Johnson Senior High is 395th of 433 and LIFE Prep is 876th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).