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School Comparison

James J Ferris High School
vs.
Dr Ronald McNair High School

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

James J Ferris High School
Dr Ronald McNair High School
  • Dr Ronald McNair High School reported a higher ap enrollment than James J Ferris High School (470 vs. 46).
  • James J Ferris High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Dr Ronald McNair High School (232 vs. 59).
  • James J Ferris High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Dr Ronald McNair High School (308 vs. 173).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

James J Ferris High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Dr Ronald McNair High School (232 vs. 59).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

James J Ferris High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Dr Ronald McNair High School (308 vs. 173).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Dr Ronald McNair High School reported a higher ap enrollment than James J Ferris High School (470 vs. 46).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

James J Ferris High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Dr Ronald McNair High School (77 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Dr Ronald McNair High School reported a higher students per counselor than James J Ferris High School (235.7:1 vs. 216.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at James J Ferris High School

2 metrics were reported by James J Ferris High School. Comparable data for Dr Ronald McNair High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
82%
Dual enrollment
7

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
James J Ferris High School
$27,184.34
Dr Ronald McNair High School
$27,184.34
Local revenue share
James J Ferris High School
48.6%
Dr Ronald McNair High School
48.6%
State revenue share
James J Ferris High School
44.5%
Dr Ronald McNair High School
44.5%
Federal revenue share
James J Ferris High School
6.9%
Dr Ronald McNair High School
6.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
James J Ferris High School
25.8%
Dr Ronald McNair High School
25.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Hudson County
$90,032
Hudson County
$90,032
Poverty rate
Hudson County
14.8%
Hudson County
14.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hudson County
47.9%
Hudson County
47.9%
Unemployment rate
Hudson County
4.2%
Hudson 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.