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School Comparison

Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
vs.
Northern High

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

Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
Northern High
  • Northern High reported a higher chronically absent students than Excelsior Classical Academy CFA (747 vs. 184).
  • Northern High reported a higher sat/act participation than Excelsior Classical Academy CFA (305 vs. 0).
  • Northern High reported a higher ap enrollment than Excelsior Classical Academy CFA (243 vs. 17).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Northern High reported a higher chronically absent students than Excelsior Classical Academy CFA (747 vs. 184).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Northern High reported a higher sat/act participation than Excelsior Classical Academy CFA (305 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Northern High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Excelsior Classical Academy CFA (89 vs. 11).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Excelsior Classical Academy CFA reported a higher students per counselor than Northern High (229.5:1 vs. 219:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Northern High

4 metrics were reported by Northern High. Comparable data for Excelsior Classical Academy CFA is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
85%
Graduating cohort
368
Dual enrollment
23
Gifted & talented
165

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
$9,184.4
Northern High
$15,239.22
Local revenue share
Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
39.3%
Northern High
37.2%
State revenue share
Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
55.6%
Northern High
45.8%
Federal revenue share
Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
5.1%
Northern High
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Excelsior Classical Academy CFA
18.6%
Northern High
40.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Durham County
$79,501
Durham County
$79,501
Poverty rate
Durham County
12%
Durham County
12%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Durham County
53.5%
Durham County
53.5%
Unemployment rate
Durham County
3.2%
Durham County
3.2%
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.