Kato Public Charter School vs Mankato West Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 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 West Senior High
Mankato · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students
| Measure | Kato Public Charter School Mankato, Minnesota | Mankato West Senior High Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 433 | #124 of 433 |
| National rank | #15521 of 16,910 | #4465 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 77 | 1,232 |
| Enrollment | 77 | 1,232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 51% |
| city | Mankato | Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mankato West Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 18.6).
- •Mankato West Senior High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 5%).
- •Mankato West Senior High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 24.5%).
- •Mankato West Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 76.6%).
- •Kato Public Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 20.5).
- •Mankato West Senior High is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 77.
- •Kato Public Charter School is a charter school while Mankato West 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 West Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Mankato West Senior High ranks higher (65.3 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 West Senior High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mankato and Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kato Public Charter School: 77. Mankato West Senior High: 1,232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kato Public Charter School and Mankato West Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Kato Public Charter School is 418th of 433 and Mankato West Senior High is 124th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).