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School Comparison

High Point High
vs.
Northwestern High

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

High Point High
Northwestern High
  • High Point High reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwestern High (1,664 vs. 1,478).
  • High Point High reported a higher students per counselor than Northwestern High (328.5:1 vs. 201.7:1).
  • Northwestern High reported a higher ap enrollment than High Point High (329 vs. 240).
  • Graduation rates are within 3 percentage points of each other.
  • Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

High Point High reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwestern High (1,664 vs. 1,478).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

High Point High reported a higher graduating cohort than Northwestern High (630 vs. 604).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Northwestern High reported a higher ap enrollment than High Point High (329 vs. 240).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Northwestern High reported a higher violent incidents than High Point High (67 vs. 34).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

High Point High reported a higher students per counselor than Northwestern High (328.5:1 vs. 201.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

32 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
High Point High
$19,789.34
Northwestern High
$19,789.34
Local revenue share
High Point High
38.1%
Northwestern High
38.1%
State revenue share
High Point High
50.6%
Northwestern High
50.6%
Federal revenue share
High Point High
11.3%
Northwestern High
11.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
High Point High
38.1%
Northwestern High
38.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Prince George's County
$100,708
Prince George's County
$100,708
Poverty rate
Prince George's County
10.2%
Prince George's County
10.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Prince George's County
36.1%
Prince George's County
36.1%
Unemployment rate
Prince George's County
3.3%
Prince George's 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.