- Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Southmoreland SHS (227 vs. 42).
- Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Southmoreland SHS (286 vs. 185).
- Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Southmoreland SHS (381.5:1 vs. 301.5:1).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Southmoreland SHS (286 vs. 185).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Southmoreland SHS (200 vs. 137).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher dual enrollment than Southmoreland SHS (227 vs. 42).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher violent incidents than Southmoreland SHS (14 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Belle Vernon Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Southmoreland SHS (381.5:1 vs. 301.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 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
Belle Vernon Area HS
$15,224.99
Southmoreland SHS
$15,562.5
Local revenue share
Belle Vernon Area HS
47.3%
Southmoreland SHS
39%
State revenue share
Belle Vernon Area HS
42.4%
Southmoreland SHS
52%
Federal revenue share
Belle Vernon Area HS
10.3%
Southmoreland SHS
9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Belle Vernon Area HS
25.9%
Southmoreland SHS
28.2%
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.