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School Comparison

Northern Heights
vs.
Emporia High

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

Northern Heights
Emporia High
  • Emporia High reported a higher students per counselor than Northern Heights (627.5:1 vs. 111:1).
  • Emporia High reported a higher chronically absent students than Northern Heights (447 vs. 39).
  • Emporia High reported a higher graduating cohort than Northern Heights (328 vs. 25).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Emporia High reported a higher chronically absent students than Northern Heights (447 vs. 39).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Emporia High reported a higher graduating cohort than Northern Heights (328 vs. 25).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Emporia High reported a higher sat/act participation than Northern Heights (291 vs. 35).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Emporia High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Northern Heights (54 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Emporia High reported a higher students per counselor than Northern Heights (627.5:1 vs. 111:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Emporia High

4 metrics were reported by Emporia High. Comparable data for Northern Heights is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
91%
AP courses offered
4
AP enrollment
108
Dual enrollment
185

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Northern Heights
$18,294.46
Emporia High
$15,701.4
Local revenue share
Northern Heights
40.6%
Emporia High
31.2%
State revenue share
Northern Heights
50.7%
Emporia High
60.2%
Federal revenue share
Northern Heights
8.7%
Emporia High
8.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Northern Heights
26.3%
Emporia High
33%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Lyon County
$59,078
Lyon County
$59,078
Poverty rate
Lyon County
15.2%
Lyon County
15.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lyon County
27.7%
Lyon County
27.7%
Unemployment rate
Lyon County
3.3%
Lyon County
3.3%
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.