Kato Public Charter School vs Mankato East Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kato Public Charter School
Mankato · Charter high · Grades 6–12
77 students
Mankato East Senior High
Mankato · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,302 students
| Measure | Kato Public Charter School Mankato, Minnesota | Mankato East Senior High Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 433 | #232 of 433 |
| National rank | #15521 of 16,910 | #6678 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 77 | 1,302 |
| Enrollment | 77 | 1,302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 40% |
| city | Mankato | Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mankato East Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 18.6).
- •Mankato East Senior High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 5%).
- •Mankato East Senior High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 24.5%).
- •Mankato East Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 76.6%).
- •Kato Public Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 20.0).
- •Mankato East Senior High is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 77.
- •Kato Public Charter School is a charter school while Mankato East Senior High 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 Kato Public Charter School better than Mankato East Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Mankato East Senior High ranks higher (56.5 vs 18.6 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 Kato Public Charter School and Mankato East Senior High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Mankato and Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kato Public Charter School: 77. Mankato East Senior High: 1,302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kato Public Charter School and Mankato East Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Kato Public Charter School is 418th of 433 and Mankato East Senior High is 232nd of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).