Best High Schools in Zip Code 55110

The 55110 zip code area is home to 6 high schools, serving a diverse range of students from the White Bear Lake School District, Gentry Academy Charter School, and Northeast Metro 916 district. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with standout institutions like Gentry Academy High contrasting with lower-performing schools such as White Bear Area Learning Center and South Campus Education Center.

Gentry Academy High stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 86 out of 450 Minnesota high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong academic performance, with 60.53% of 10th graders proficient or better in MCA-III Reading and 42.31% of 11th graders proficient or better in MCA-III Math, both exceeding the state averages. In contrast, White Bear Area Learning Center and South Campus Education Center have significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages.

The data also reveals that White Bear South Campus Senior, once a top-ranked school, has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, from 14th in 2011-2012 to 289th in 2015-2016. This highlights the need to understand the factors behind the school's performance drop. Additionally, the data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, with schools like Gentry Academy High having a lower free/reduced lunch rate and stronger test scores.