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School Comparison

Smith Academy for Excellence
vs.
Northrop High School

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

Smith Academy for Excellence
Northrop High School
  • Northrop High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Smith Academy for Excellence (621 vs. 30).
  • Northrop High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Smith Academy for Excellence (534 vs. 8).
  • Northrop High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Smith Academy for Excellence (521 vs. 6).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Northrop High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Smith Academy for Excellence (621 vs. 30).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Northrop High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Smith Academy for Excellence (521 vs. 6).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Northrop High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Smith Academy for Excellence (534 vs. 8).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Northrop High School reported a higher violent incidents than Smith Academy for Excellence (26 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Northrop High School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Smith Academy for Excellence (6 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

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

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Northrop High School

5 metrics were reported by Northrop High School. Comparable data for Smith Academy for Excellence is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
88%
AP courses offered
6
AP enrollment
137
Gifted & talented
229
Students per counselor
346:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Smith Academy for Excellence
$15,136.99
Northrop High School
$14,569.06
Local revenue share
Smith Academy for Excellence
13.8%
Northrop High School
21.5%
State revenue share
Smith Academy for Excellence
62.6%
Northrop High School
53.1%
Federal revenue share
Smith Academy for Excellence
23.5%
Northrop High School
25.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Smith Academy for Excellence
41.1%
Northrop High School
27.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Allen County
$68,839
Allen County
$68,839
Poverty rate
Allen County
12.2%
Allen County
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Allen County
31.1%
Allen County
31.1%
Unemployment rate
Allen County
4%
Allen County
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.