- Gillespie High School reported a higher students per counselor than Northwestern High School (700:1 vs. 90:1).
- Gillespie High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwestern High School (109 vs. 26).
- Gillespie High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Northwestern High School (99 vs. 27).
- Source Data Limit: 7 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
Gillespie High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwestern High School (109 vs. 26).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Gillespie High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Northwestern High School (99 vs. 27).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Gillespie High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Northwestern High School (20 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Gillespie High School reported a higher students per counselor than Northwestern High School (700:1 vs. 90:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Gillespie High School
2 metrics were reported by Gillespie High School. Comparable data for Northwestern High School is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
2
AP enrollment
21
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Gillespie High School
$15,842.98
Northwestern High School
$21,915.36
Local revenue share
Gillespie High School
21.6%
Northwestern High School
35.7%
State revenue share
Gillespie High School
66.9%
Northwestern High School
48.5%
Federal revenue share
Gillespie High School
11.5%
Northwestern High School
15.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Gillespie High School
27.1%
Northwestern High School
23.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Macoupin County
$68,518
Macoupin County
$68,518
Poverty rate
Macoupin County
14.4%
Macoupin County
14.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Macoupin County
18.8%
Macoupin County
18.8%
Unemployment rate
Macoupin County
4.4%
Macoupin County
4.4%
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.