Perpich Center for Arts Education vs School of Engineering-Arts at Olson
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perpich Center for Arts Education
Golden Valley · Public high · Grades 11–12
154 students
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson
Golden Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Perpich Center for Arts Education Golden Valley, Minnesota | School of Engineering-Arts at Olson Golden Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 433 | #412 of 923 |
| National rank | #4072 of 16,910 | #10904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 11–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 154 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 63% |
| city | Golden Valley | Golden Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School of Engineering-Arts at Olson scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 67.0).
- •School of Engineering-Arts at Olson does better on math proficiency (63% vs 34.5%).
- •Perpich Center for Arts Education does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 32.2%).
- •Perpich Center for Arts Education does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 16.6).
- •School of Engineering-Arts at Olson is the larger school with 432 students compared with 154.
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 Perpich Center for Arts Education better than School of Engineering-Arts at Olson?
On the Success Index (US), School of Engineering-Arts at Olson ranks higher (70.6 vs 67.0 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 Perpich Center for Arts Education and School of Engineering-Arts at Olson?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Golden Valley and Golden Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perpich Center for Arts Education: 154. School of Engineering-Arts at Olson: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perpich Center for Arts Education and School of Engineering-Arts at Olson rank in Minnesota?
Perpich Center for Arts Education is 102nd of 433 and School of Engineering-Arts at Olson is 412th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).