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School Comparison

Burr Oak High School
vs.
Colon High School

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

Burr Oak High School
Colon High School
  • Colon High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Burr Oak High School (130 vs. 29).
  • Colon High School reported a higher students per counselor than Burr Oak High School (127.5:1 vs. 81:1).
  • Colon High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Burr Oak High School (49 vs. 11).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Colon High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Burr Oak High School (130 vs. 29).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Colon High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Burr Oak High School (49 vs. 11).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Colon High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Burr Oak High School (33 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Colon High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Burr Oak High School (6 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Colon High School reported a higher students per counselor than Burr Oak High School (127.5:1 vs. 81:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

17 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
Burr Oak High School
$11,871.05
Colon High School
$14,000
Local revenue share
Burr Oak High School
13.2%
Colon High School
31.7%
State revenue share
Burr Oak High School
77.6%
Colon High School
49.7%
Federal revenue share
Burr Oak High School
9.2%
Colon High School
18.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Burr Oak High School
76.2%
Colon High School
41.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
St. Joseph County
$64,707
St. Joseph County
$64,707
Poverty rate
St. Joseph County
12%
St. Joseph County
12%
Bachelor's degree or higher
St. Joseph County
17.1%
St. Joseph County
17.1%
Unemployment rate
St. Joseph County
5%
St. Joseph County
5%
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.