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School Comparison

Brien McMahon High School
vs.
Norwalk High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Brien McMahon High School
Norwalk High School
  • Brien McMahon High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Norwalk High School (411 vs. 325).
  • Norwalk High School reported a higher students per counselor than Brien McMahon High School (251.3:1 vs. 166.5:1).
  • Norwalk High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Brien McMahon High School (431 vs. 368).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Norwalk High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Brien McMahon High School (524 vs. 508).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Brien McMahon High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Norwalk High School (411 vs. 325).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Norwalk High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Brien McMahon High School (431 vs. 368).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Brien McMahon High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Norwalk High School (71 vs. 32).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Norwalk High School reported a higher students per counselor than Brien McMahon High School (251.3:1 vs. 166.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Brien McMahon High School

2 metrics were reported by Brien McMahon High School. Comparable data for Norwalk High School is missing or suppressed.

IB enrollment
296
Dual enrollment
75

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Brien McMahon High School
$26,420.01
Norwalk High School
$26,420.01
Local revenue share
Brien McMahon High School
68.9%
Norwalk High School
68.9%
State revenue share
Brien McMahon High School
21.5%
Norwalk High School
21.5%
Federal revenue share
Brien McMahon High School
9.6%
Norwalk High School
9.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Brien McMahon High School
21.1%
Norwalk High School
21.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Western Connecticut Planning Region
$124,553
Western Connecticut Planning Region
$124,553
Poverty rate
Western Connecticut Planning Region
7.4%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
7.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Western Connecticut Planning Region
55.1%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
55.1%
Unemployment rate
Western Connecticut Planning Region
2.8%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
2.8%
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.