LILA Upper School vs Metro College Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LILA Upper School
Forest Lake · Charter high · Grades 6–12
579 students
Metro College Prep
Minneapolis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
585 students
| Measure | LILA Upper School Forest Lake, Minnesota | Metro College Prep Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 433 | #433 of 433 |
| National rank | #2714 of 16,910 | #16782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 579 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 2.5% |
| city | Forest Lake | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LILA Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 6.8).
- •LILA Upper School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 2.5%).
- •LILA Upper School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •LILA Upper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 97.8%).
- •LILA Upper School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.5).
- •Metro College Prep is the larger school with 585 students compared with 579.
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 LILA Upper School better than Metro College Prep?
On the Success Index (US), LILA Upper School ranks higher (72.4 vs 6.8 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 LILA Upper School and Metro College Prep?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LILA Upper School: 579. Metro College Prep: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LILA Upper School and Metro College Prep rank in Minnesota?
LILA Upper School is 35th of 433 and Metro College Prep is 433rd of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).