Summary:
The city of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota is home to 4 schools, including 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and no elementary or alternative schools. The schools in this area vary significantly in their academic performance and student demographics.
The standout schools in Vadnais Heights are Gentry Academy Middle and Gentry Academy High, which have strong academic results across multiple measures. These schools boast high proficiency rates on state assessments, excellent graduation rates, and relatively low percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, WELS North, the smallest high school with only 27 students, struggles academically with very low graduation rates and test scores, despite having a more diverse student population.
The data suggests a correlation between student demographics and academic performance in Vadnais Heights. The schools with the highest percentages of white students, such as the Gentry Academy schools, also have the strongest test scores and graduation rates. Meanwhile, the more diverse Afsa High School and WELS North lag behind in many areas. Additionally, free/reduced lunch rates appear to be a good indicator of a school's overall performance, with the Gentry Academy schools having the lowest rates and the best academic outcomes.
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