- Walt Whitman High reported a higher ap enrollment than Northwood High School (1,296 vs. 549).
- Walt Whitman High reported a higher gifted & talented than Northwood High School (1,887 vs. 1,259).
- Northwood High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Walt Whitman High (839 vs. 310).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Northwood High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Walt Whitman High (839 vs. 310).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Walt Whitman High reported a higher graduating cohort than Northwood High School (525 vs. 413).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Walt Whitman High reported a higher ap enrollment than Northwood High School (1,296 vs. 549).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Northwood High School reported a higher violent incidents than Walt Whitman High (20 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Walt Whitman High reported a higher students per counselor than Northwood High School (256.3:1 vs. 224.4:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Walt Whitman High
$19,456.04
Northwood High School
$19,456.04
Local revenue share
Walt Whitman High
65.6%
Northwood High School
65.6%
State revenue share
Walt Whitman High
27.2%
Northwood High School
27.2%
Federal revenue share
Walt Whitman High
7.2%
Northwood High School
7.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Walt Whitman High
27.1%
Northwood High School
27.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Montgomery County
$128,733
Montgomery County
$128,733
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
7.1%
Montgomery County
7.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
60.3%
Montgomery County
60.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
2.7%
Montgomery County
2.7%
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.