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School Comparison

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
vs.
North Central High School

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

Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
North Central High School
  • North Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North (1,095 vs. 46).
  • North Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North (885 vs. 1).
  • North Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North (769 vs. 142).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

North Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North (769 vs. 142).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

North Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North (885 vs. 1).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

North Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North (1,095 vs. 46).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

North Central High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North (226 vs. 13).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

North Central High School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North (10 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

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

25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at North Central High School

6 metrics were reported by North Central High School. Comparable data for Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
91%
AP courses offered
29
AP enrollment
934
IB enrollment
49
Gifted & talented
657
Students per counselor
371.4:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
$10,639.58
North Central High School
$16,545.95
Local revenue share
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
4.1%
North Central High School
42.1%
State revenue share
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
82.9%
North Central High School
45.3%
Federal revenue share
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
13%
North Central High School
12.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
50.2%
North Central High School
21.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Marion County
$63,450
Marion County
$63,450
Poverty rate
Marion County
15.1%
Marion County
15.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Marion County
34.1%
Marion County
34.1%
Unemployment rate
Marion County
4.2%
Marion County
4.2%
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.