Spectrum High School vs Twin Cities Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spectrum High School
Elk River · Charter high · Grades 9–12
502 students
Twin Cities Academy
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 6–12
547 students
| Measure | Spectrum High School Elk River, Minnesota | Twin Cities Academy Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 433 | #332 of 433 |
| National rank | #3715 of 16,910 | #9537 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 502 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| city | Elk River | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spectrum High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 45.7).
- •Spectrum High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Spectrum High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Spectrum High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 62.3%).
- •Twin Cities Academy does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.7).
- •Twin Cities Academy is the larger school with 547 students compared with 502.
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 Spectrum High School better than Twin Cities Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Spectrum High School ranks higher (68.4 vs 45.7 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 Spectrum High School and Twin Cities Academy?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Elk River and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spectrum High School: 502. Twin Cities Academy: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spectrum High School and Twin Cities Academy rank in Minnesota?
Spectrum High School is 81st of 433 and Twin Cities Academy is 332nd of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).