Southwest High vs St. Louis Park Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwest High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,195 students
St. Louis Park Senior High
Saint Louis Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,397 students
| Measure | Southwest High Minneapolis, Minnesota | St. Louis Park Senior High Saint Louis Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 433 | #318 of 433 |
| National rank | #6965 of 16,910 | #8926 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,195 | 1,397 |
| Enrollment | 1,195 | 1,397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Minneapolis | Saint Louis Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 48.0).
- •Southwest High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •St. Louis Park Senior High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Southwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 37.4%).
- •Southwest High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.8).
- •St. Louis Park Senior High is the larger school with 1,397 students compared with 1,195.
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 Southwest High better than St. Louis Park Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest High ranks higher (55.3 vs 48.0 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 Southwest High and St. Louis Park Senior High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Saint Louis Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest High: 1,195. St. Louis Park Senior High: 1,397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest High and St. Louis Park Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Southwest High is 243rd of 433 and St. Louis Park Senior High is 318th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).