- Whitney E. Houston Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy (388:1 vs. 146:1).
- Whitney E. Houston Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy (91 vs. 32).
- Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy reported a higher violent incidents than Whitney E. Houston Academy (20 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Whitney E. Houston Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy (91 vs. 32).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Whitney E. Houston Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy (19 vs. 8).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy reported a higher violent incidents than Whitney E. Houston Academy (20 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Whitney E. Houston Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy (388:1 vs. 146:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy
$30,321.72
Whitney E. Houston Academy
$30,321.72
Local revenue share
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy
8.5%
Whitney E. Houston Academy
8.5%
State revenue share
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy
77%
Whitney E. Houston Academy
77%
Federal revenue share
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy
14.6%
Whitney E. Houston Academy
14.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy
32.2%
Whitney E. Houston Academy
32.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Essex County
$76,712
Essex County
$76,712
Poverty rate
Essex County
15%
Essex County
15%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Essex County
37.9%
Essex County
37.9%
Unemployment rate
Essex County
5.5%
Essex County
5.5%
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.