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School Comparison

PENASCO HIGH
vs.
QUESTA HIGH

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

PENASCO HIGH
QUESTA HIGH
  • QUESTA HIGH reported a higher chronically absent students than PENASCO HIGH (32 vs. 12).
  • PENASCO HIGH reported a higher students per counselor than QUESTA HIGH (96:1 vs. 88:1).
  • PENASCO HIGH reported a higher sat/act participation than QUESTA HIGH (22 vs. 15).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 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

QUESTA HIGH reported a higher chronically absent students than PENASCO HIGH (32 vs. 12).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

QUESTA HIGH reported a higher graduating cohort than PENASCO HIGH (32 vs. 28).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

PENASCO HIGH reported a higher sat/act participation than QUESTA HIGH (22 vs. 15).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

QUESTA HIGH reported a higher in-school suspensions than PENASCO HIGH (1 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

PENASCO HIGH reported a higher students per counselor than QUESTA HIGH (96:1 vs. 88:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at PENASCO HIGH

2 metrics were reported by PENASCO HIGH. Comparable data for QUESTA HIGH is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
11
Gifted & talented
3

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
PENASCO HIGH
$26,105.63
QUESTA HIGH
$22,300.61
Local revenue share
PENASCO HIGH
10.1%
QUESTA HIGH
18.5%
State revenue share
PENASCO HIGH
71.8%
QUESTA HIGH
62.7%
Federal revenue share
PENASCO HIGH
18.1%
QUESTA HIGH
18.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
PENASCO HIGH
34.6%
QUESTA HIGH
23.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Taos County
$58,908
Taos County
$58,908
Poverty rate
Taos County
14.4%
Taos County
14.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Taos County
37.1%
Taos County
37.1%
Unemployment rate
Taos County
4.7%
Taos County
4.7%
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.