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School Comparison

Belle Vernon Area HS
vs.
Monessen SHS

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

Belle Vernon Area HS
Monessen SHS
  • Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Monessen SHS (286 vs. 107).
  • Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Monessen SHS (381.5:1 vs. 238:1).
  • Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Monessen SHS (200 vs. 69).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Monessen SHS (286 vs. 107).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Monessen SHS (200 vs. 69).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Monessen SHS (104 vs. 24).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Monessen SHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Belle Vernon Area HS (63 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Monessen SHS (381.5:1 vs. 238:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Belle Vernon Area HS

4 metrics were reported by Belle Vernon Area HS. Comparable data for Monessen SHS is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
9
AP enrollment
129
Dual enrollment
227
Gifted & talented
31

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Belle Vernon Area HS
$15,224.99
Monessen SHS
$21,469.51
Local revenue share
Belle Vernon Area HS
47.3%
Monessen SHS
29.1%
State revenue share
Belle Vernon Area HS
42.4%
Monessen SHS
62.4%
Federal revenue share
Belle Vernon Area HS
10.3%
Monessen SHS
8.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Belle Vernon Area HS
25.9%
Monessen SHS
46.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Westmoreland County
$72,468
Westmoreland County
$72,468
Poverty rate
Westmoreland County
10%
Westmoreland County
10%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Westmoreland County
31.8%
Westmoreland County
31.8%
Unemployment rate
Westmoreland County
3.7%
Westmoreland County
3.7%
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.