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School Comparison

Western Guilford High School
vs.
Doris Henderson Newcomers School

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

Western Guilford High School
Doris Henderson Newcomers School
  • Western Guilford High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Doris Henderson Newcomers School (600 vs. 215).
  • Western Guilford High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Doris Henderson Newcomers School (320 vs. 11).
  • Western Guilford High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Doris Henderson Newcomers School (311 vs. 34).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Western Guilford High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Doris Henderson Newcomers School (600 vs. 215).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Western Guilford High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Doris Henderson Newcomers School (320 vs. 11).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Western Guilford High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Doris Henderson Newcomers School (311 vs. 34).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Western Guilford High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Doris Henderson Newcomers School (79 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Western Guilford High School reported a higher students per counselor than Doris Henderson Newcomers School (276.4:1 vs. 176:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Western Guilford High School

5 metrics were reported by Western Guilford High School. Comparable data for Doris Henderson Newcomers School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
95%
AP courses offered
23
AP enrollment
528
Dual enrollment
55
Gifted & talented
372

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Western Guilford High School
$12,896.54
Doris Henderson Newcomers School
$12,896.54
Local revenue share
Western Guilford High School
30.6%
Doris Henderson Newcomers School
30.6%
State revenue share
Western Guilford High School
51.2%
Doris Henderson Newcomers School
51.2%
Federal revenue share
Western Guilford High School
18.3%
Doris Henderson Newcomers School
18.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Western Guilford High School
33.4%
Doris Henderson Newcomers School
33.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Guilford County
$66,027
Guilford County
$66,027
Poverty rate
Guilford County
15.2%
Guilford County
15.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Guilford County
38.1%
Guilford County
38.1%
Unemployment rate
Guilford County
4.2%
Guilford County
4.2%
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.