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School Comparison

Western High School
vs.
Vern Riffe Career Technology C

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

Western High School
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
  • Vern Riffe Career Technology C reported a higher students per counselor than Western High School (452:1 vs. 311:1).
  • Vern Riffe Career Technology C reported a higher chronically absent students than Western High School (233 vs. 113).
  • Western High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Vern Riffe Career Technology C (61 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 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

Vern Riffe Career Technology C reported a higher chronically absent students than Western High School (233 vs. 113).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Western High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Vern Riffe Career Technology C (61 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Vern Riffe Career Technology C reported a higher in-school suspensions than Western High School (53 vs. 27).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Vern Riffe Career Technology C reported a higher students per counselor than Western High School (452:1 vs. 311:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

7 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Western High School

3 metrics were reported by Western High School. Comparable data for Vern Riffe Career Technology C is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
66
Dual enrollment
25
Gifted & talented
24

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Western High School
$21,924.09
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
$17,711.06
Local revenue share
Western High School
11.6%
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
28.4%
State revenue share
Western High School
65.4%
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
62.9%
Federal revenue share
Western High School
23.1%
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
8.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Western High School
36.4%
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
52.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Pike County
$49,552
Pike County
$49,552
Poverty rate
Pike County
19.9%
Pike County
19.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pike County
14.6%
Pike County
14.6%
Unemployment rate
Pike County
5.4%
Pike County
5.4%
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.