- Ridley HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Chester HS (437 vs. 248).
- Chester HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Ridley HS (661 vs. 505).
- Ridley HS reported a higher students per counselor than Chester HS (264.6:1 vs. 129.6:1).
- Source Data Limit: 9 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
Chester HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Ridley HS (661 vs. 505).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Ridley HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Chester HS (437 vs. 248).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ridley HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Chester HS (220 vs. 134).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Chester HS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ridley HS (87 vs. 67).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ridley HS reported a higher students per counselor than Chester HS (264.6:1 vs. 129.6:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Ridley HS
4 metrics were reported by Ridley HS. Comparable data for Chester HS is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
13
AP enrollment
252
Dual enrollment
79
Gifted & talented
27
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Chester HS
$21,339.35
Ridley HS
$20,526.18
Local revenue share
Chester HS
14%
Ridley HS
64.8%
State revenue share
Chester HS
80.1%
Ridley HS
29.9%
Federal revenue share
Chester HS
5.9%
Ridley HS
5.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Chester HS
63.6%
Ridley HS
14.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Delaware County
$88,576
Delaware County
$88,576
Poverty rate
Delaware County
10.2%
Delaware County
10.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Delaware County
41.6%
Delaware County
41.6%
Unemployment rate
Delaware County
3.5%
Delaware County
3.5%
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.