- Bard Early College High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Central High School (375 vs. 102).
- Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Bard Early College High School (303 vs. 59).
- Bard Early College High School reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (382:1 vs. 140.8:1).
- 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
Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Bard Early College High School (303 vs. 59).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Bard Early College High School (182 vs. 89).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Bard Early College High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Central High School (375 vs. 102).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Central High School reported a higher violent incidents than Bard Early College High School (131 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Bard Early College High School reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (382:1 vs. 140.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Central High School
2 metrics were reported by Central High School. Comparable data for Bard Early College High School is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
7
AP enrollment
72
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Central High School
$28,631.43
Bard Early College High School
$28,631.43
Local revenue share
Central High School
10.4%
Bard Early College High School
10.4%
State revenue share
Central High School
77.1%
Bard Early College High School
77.1%
Federal revenue share
Central High School
12.5%
Bard Early College High School
12.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central High School
13%
Bard Early College High School
13%
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.