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School Comparison

Bud Carlson Academy
vs.
Somersworth High School

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

Bud Carlson Academy
Somersworth High School
  • Somersworth High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Bud Carlson Academy (172 vs. 51).
  • Somersworth High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Bud Carlson Academy (100 vs. 28).
  • Somersworth High School reported a higher students per counselor than Bud Carlson Academy (192.5:1 vs. 144:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Somersworth High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Bud Carlson Academy (172 vs. 51).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Somersworth High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Bud Carlson Academy (100 vs. 28).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Somersworth High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Bud Carlson Academy (13 vs. 4).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Somersworth High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Bud Carlson Academy (18 vs. 4).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Somersworth High School reported a higher students per counselor than Bud Carlson Academy (192.5:1 vs. 144:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Somersworth High School

3 metrics were reported by Somersworth High School. Comparable data for Bud Carlson Academy is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
2
AP enrollment
19
Dual enrollment
0

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Bud Carlson Academy
$18,146.08
Somersworth High School
$22,157.19
Local revenue share
Bud Carlson Academy
51.2%
Somersworth High School
54.9%
State revenue share
Bud Carlson Academy
36.2%
Somersworth High School
32.7%
Federal revenue share
Bud Carlson Academy
12.6%
Somersworth High School
12.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bud Carlson Academy
31%
Somersworth High School
35.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Strafford County
$86,564
Strafford County
$86,564
Poverty rate
Strafford County
8.8%
Strafford County
8.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Strafford County
38.5%
Strafford County
38.5%
Unemployment rate
Strafford County
2.3%
Strafford County
2.3%
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.