- Northwest High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Western High School (282 vs. 120).
- Northwest High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Western High School (262 vs. 125).
- Northwest High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Western High School (100 vs. 37).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Northwest High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Western High School (282 vs. 120).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Northwest High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Western High School (198 vs. 186).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northwest High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Western High School (262 vs. 125).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Western High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Northwest High School (56 vs. 33).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Northwest High School reported a higher students per counselor than Western High School (311.7:1 vs. 278.3:1).
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
Northwest High School
$12,624.44
Western High School
$13,043.89
Local revenue share
Northwest High School
19.7%
Western High School
20.3%
State revenue share
Northwest High School
70.4%
Western High School
73.1%
Federal revenue share
Northwest High School
10%
Western High School
6.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Northwest High School
32.3%
Western High School
21%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Jackson County
$65,004
Jackson County
$65,004
Poverty rate
Jackson County
12.2%
Jackson County
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson County
23%
Jackson County
23%
Unemployment rate
Jackson County
4.8%
Jackson County
4.8%
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.