Grand Center Arts Academy High vs Metro High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Center Arts Academy High
St. Louis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
402 students
Metro High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
317 students
| Measure | Grand Center Arts Academy High St. Louis, Missouri | Metro High ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 497 | #92 of 497 |
| National rank | #13356 of 16,910 | #4658 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 402 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 72% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metro High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 29.9).
- •Metro High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 5%).
- •Metro High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Grand Center Arts Academy High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Grand Center Arts Academy High is the larger school with 402 students compared with 317.
- •Grand Center Arts Academy High is a charter school while Metro High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grand Center Arts Academy High better than Metro High?
On the Success Index (US), Metro High ranks higher (64.5 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 Grand Center Arts Academy High and Metro High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Center Arts Academy High: 402. Metro High: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Center Arts Academy High and Metro High rank in Missouri?
Grand Center Arts Academy High is 433rd of 497 and Metro High is 92nd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).