Kipp Wisdom Academy vs Lift for Life Academy High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Wisdom Academy
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
285 students
Lift for Life Academy High Sch
ST Louis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
383 students
| Measure | Kipp Wisdom Academy St. Louis, Missouri | Lift for Life Academy High Sch ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #993 of 1,159 | #330 of 497 |
| National rank | #42305 of 50,301 | #9984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 285 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 64.5% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lift for Life Academy High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 24.0).
- •Lift for Life Academy High Sch does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 27%).
- •Lift for Life Academy High Sch does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 27%).
- •Kipp Wisdom Academy does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.7).
- •Lift for Life Academy High Sch is the larger school with 383 students compared with 285.
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 Kipp Wisdom Academy better than Lift for Life Academy High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lift for Life Academy High Sch ranks higher (43.9 vs 24.0 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 Kipp Wisdom Academy and Lift for Life Academy High Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Wisdom Academy: 285. Lift for Life Academy High Sch: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Wisdom Academy and Lift for Life Academy High Sch rank in Missouri?
Kipp Wisdom Academy is 993rd of 1,159 and Lift for Life Academy High Sch is 330th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).