Crossroads Preparatory Academy vs Grand Center Arts Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 381 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 7–12
406 students
Grand Center Arts Academy High
St. Louis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
402 students
| Measure | Crossroads Preparatory Academy Kansas City, Missouri | Grand Center Arts Academy High St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 497 | #433 of 497 |
| National rank | #10023 of 16,910 | #13356 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 406 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| city | Kansas City | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crossroads Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 29.9).
- •Crossroads Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Grand Center Arts Academy High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Crossroads Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 100%).
- •Crossroads Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.2).
- •Crossroads Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 406 students compared with 402.
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 Crossroads Preparatory Academy better than Grand Center Arts Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Crossroads Preparatory Academy ranks higher (43.7 vs 29.9 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 Crossroads Preparatory Academy and Grand Center Arts Academy High?
About 381 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy: 406. Grand Center Arts Academy High: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossroads Preparatory Academy and Grand Center Arts Academy High rank in Missouri?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy is 333rd of 497 and Grand Center Arts Academy High is 433rd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).