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School Comparison

Jeffers High School
vs.
Houghton Central High School

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

Jeffers High School
Houghton Central High School
  • Houghton Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Jeffers High School (480:1 vs. 225:1).
  • Houghton Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Jeffers High School (113 vs. 51).
  • Houghton Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Jeffers High School (110 vs. 60).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Houghton Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Jeffers High School (92 vs. 64).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Houghton Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Jeffers High School (110 vs. 60).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Houghton Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Jeffers High School (113 vs. 51).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Jeffers High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Houghton Central High School (12 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Houghton Central High School reported a higher students per counselor than Jeffers High School (480:1 vs. 225:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Houghton Central High School

2 metrics were reported by Houghton Central High School. Comparable data for Jeffers High School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
6
AP enrollment
121

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Jeffers High School
$13,536.48
Houghton Central High School
$12,287.89
Local revenue share
Jeffers High School
20.5%
Houghton Central High School
26.1%
State revenue share
Jeffers High School
69%
Houghton Central High School
65.7%
Federal revenue share
Jeffers High School
10.4%
Houghton Central High School
8.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Jeffers High School
20.6%
Houghton Central High School
19.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Houghton County
$56,573
Houghton County
$56,573
Poverty rate
Houghton County
15.9%
Houghton County
15.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Houghton County
36.6%
Houghton County
36.6%
Unemployment rate
Houghton County
5.4%
Houghton County
5.4%
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.