- Northwest High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Van Meter High School (760 vs. 96).
- Northwest High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Van Meter High School (358 vs. 46).
- Northwest High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Van Meter High School (363 vs. 79).
- Source Data Limit: 10 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
Northwest High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Van Meter High School (361 vs. 83).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northwest High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Van Meter High School (760 vs. 96).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Northwest High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Van Meter High School (31 vs. 11).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Northwest High School reported a higher students per counselor than Van Meter High School (333.3:1 vs. 314.4:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Van Meter High School
1 metric was reported by Van Meter High School. Comparable data for Northwest High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
53
Reported Only at Northwest High School
1 metric was reported by Northwest High School. Comparable data for Van Meter High School is missing or suppressed.
Gifted & talented
100
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Van Meter High School
$9,683.49
Northwest High School
$11,926.54
Local revenue share
Van Meter High School
48.2%
Northwest High School
52.5%
State revenue share
Van Meter High School
48.9%
Northwest High School
44.5%
Federal revenue share
Van Meter High School
2.9%
Northwest High School
3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Van Meter High School
16.4%
Northwest High School
17.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Dallas County
$102,349
Dallas County
$102,349
Poverty rate
Dallas County
5.8%
Dallas County
5.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dallas County
51.6%
Dallas County
51.6%
Unemployment rate
Dallas County
2.6%
Dallas County
2.6%
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.