- Bard Early College High School reported a higher students per counselor than West Side High School (382:1 vs. 165.8:1).
- Bard Early College High School reported a higher gifted & talented than West Side High School (375 vs. 175).
- Bard Early College High School reported a higher dual enrollment than West Side High School (204 vs. 57).
- Source Data Limit: 10 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
West Side High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Bard Early College High School (181 vs. 59).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
West Side High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Bard Early College High School (215 vs. 89).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Bard Early College High School reported a higher gifted & talented than West Side High School (375 vs. 175).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Side High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Bard Early College High School (83 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Bard Early College High School reported a higher students per counselor than West Side High School (382:1 vs. 165.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at West Side High School
3 metrics were reported by West Side High School. Comparable data for Bard Early College High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
74%
AP courses offered
4
AP enrollment
42
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
West Side High School
$28,631.43
Bard Early College High School
$28,631.43
Local revenue share
West Side High School
10.4%
Bard Early College High School
10.4%
State revenue share
West Side High School
77.1%
Bard Early College High School
77.1%
Federal revenue share
West Side High School
12.5%
Bard Early College High School
12.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Side 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.