- North Star Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Challenge to Excellence Charter School (841.2:1 vs. 536:1).
- North Star Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Challenge to Excellence Charter School (108 vs. 80).
- North Star Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Challenge to Excellence Charter School (60 vs. 47).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
North Star Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Challenge to Excellence Charter School (108 vs. 80).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
North Star Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Challenge to Excellence Charter School (60 vs. 47).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Challenge to Excellence Charter School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than North Star Academy (8 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
North Star Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Challenge to Excellence Charter School (841.2:1 vs. 536:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
$12,942.2
North Star Academy
$12,942.2
Local revenue share
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
53.6%
North Star Academy
53.6%
State revenue share
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
42.6%
North Star Academy
42.6%
Federal revenue share
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
3.8%
North Star Academy
3.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
19.9%
North Star Academy
19.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Douglas County
$145,737
Douglas County
$145,737
Poverty rate
Douglas County
3.2%
Douglas County
3.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Douglas County
60.9%
Douglas County
60.9%
Unemployment rate
Douglas County
3.9%
Douglas County
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.