- Northern High reported a higher chronically absent students than City of Medicine Academy (747 vs. 87).
- Northern High reported a higher graduating cohort than City of Medicine Academy (368 vs. 78).
- Northern High reported a higher sat/act participation than City of Medicine Academy (305 vs. 93).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Northern High reported a higher chronically absent students than City of Medicine Academy (747 vs. 87).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Northern High reported a higher graduating cohort than City of Medicine Academy (368 vs. 78).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northern High reported a higher sat/act participation than City of Medicine Academy (305 vs. 93).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Northern High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than City of Medicine Academy (89 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Northern High reported a higher students per counselor than City of Medicine Academy (219:1 vs. 175.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Northern High
1 metric was reported by Northern High. Comparable data for City of Medicine Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
85%
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Northern High
$15,239.22
City of Medicine Academy
$15,239.22
Local revenue share
Northern High
37.2%
City of Medicine Academy
37.2%
State revenue share
Northern High
45.8%
City of Medicine Academy
45.8%
Federal revenue share
Northern High
17%
City of Medicine Academy
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Northern High
40.7%
City of Medicine Academy
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.