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School Comparison

Wissahickon SHS
vs.
North Penn SHS

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

Wissahickon SHS
North Penn SHS
  • North Penn SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Wissahickon SHS (977 vs. 359).
  • North Penn SHS reported a higher dual enrollment than Wissahickon SHS (639 vs. 35).
  • North Penn SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Wissahickon SHS (557 vs. 177).
  • Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

North Penn SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Wissahickon SHS (557 vs. 177).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

North Penn SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Wissahickon SHS (977 vs. 359).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

North Penn SHS reported a higher dual enrollment than Wissahickon SHS (639 vs. 35).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

North Penn SHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Wissahickon SHS (151 vs. 40).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

North Penn SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Wissahickon SHS (213.1:1 vs. 204:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Wissahickon SHS
$21,518.66
North Penn SHS
$19,806.07
Local revenue share
Wissahickon SHS
79.1%
North Penn SHS
76.8%
State revenue share
Wissahickon SHS
18.8%
North Penn SHS
19.8%
Federal revenue share
Wissahickon SHS
2.1%
North Penn SHS
3.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Wissahickon SHS
9.9%
North Penn SHS
11.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Montgomery County
$111,521
Montgomery County
$111,521
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
6.5%
Montgomery County
6.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
52.3%
Montgomery County
52.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
3%
Montgomery County
3%
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.