New Century School Secondary vs Prairie Seeds High School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Century School Secondary
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 6–12
284 students
Prairie Seeds High School Academy
Brooklyn Park · Charter high · Grades 9–12
282 students
| Measure | New Century School Secondary Saint Paul, Minnesota | Prairie Seeds High School Academy Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 433 | #416 of 433 |
| National rank | #16751 of 16,910 | #15437 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 284 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 31.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 5% |
| city | Saint Paul | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Seeds High School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 7.6).
- •Prairie Seeds High School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 95.8%).
- •Prairie Seeds High School Academy does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 31.6).
- •New Century School Secondary is the larger school with 284 students compared with 282.
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 New Century School Secondary better than Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Seeds High School Academy ranks higher (19.0 vs 7.6 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 New Century School Secondary and Prairie Seeds High School Academy?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Century School Secondary: 284. Prairie Seeds High School Academy: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Century School Secondary and Prairie Seeds High School Academy rank in Minnesota?
New Century School Secondary is 432nd of 433 and Prairie Seeds High School Academy is 416th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).