Lift for Life Academy High Sch vs McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift for Life Academy High Sch
ST Louis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
383 students
McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 6–12
610 students
| Measure | Lift for Life Academy High Sch ST Louis, Missouri | McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #330 of 497 | #123 of 497 |
| National rank | #9984 of 16,910 | #5462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 383 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 73% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 43.9).
- •McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. does better on math proficiency (73% vs 64.5%).
- •McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 44.5%).
- •Lift for Life Academy High Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. is the larger school with 610 students compared with 383.
- •Lift for Life Academy High Sch is a charter school while McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. 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 Lift for Life Academy High Sch better than McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. ranks higher (61.4 vs 43.9 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 Lift for Life Academy High Sch and McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lift for Life Academy High Sch: 383. McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lift for Life Academy High Sch and McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. rank in Missouri?
Lift for Life Academy High Sch is 330th of 497 and McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. is 123rd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).