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School Comparison

Brien McMahon High School
vs.
P-TECH Norwalk

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

Brien McMahon High School
P-TECH Norwalk
  • Brien McMahon High School reported a higher chronically absent students than P-TECH Norwalk (508 vs. 81).
  • Brien McMahon High School reported a higher graduating cohort than P-TECH Norwalk (411 vs. 94).
  • Brien McMahon High School reported a higher sat/act participation than P-TECH Norwalk (368 vs. 91).
  • 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

Brien McMahon High School reported a higher chronically absent students than P-TECH Norwalk (508 vs. 81).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Brien McMahon High School reported a higher graduating cohort than P-TECH Norwalk (411 vs. 94).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Brien McMahon High School reported a higher sat/act participation than P-TECH Norwalk (368 vs. 91).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Brien McMahon High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than P-TECH Norwalk (71 vs. 6).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

P-TECH Norwalk reported a higher students per counselor than Brien McMahon High School (197:1 vs. 166.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

21 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 P-TECH Norwalk is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
90%
IB enrollment
296

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