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School Comparison

Columbia HS
vs.
Hempfield SHS

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

Columbia HS
Hempfield SHS
  • Hempfield SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Columbia HS (534 vs. 93).
  • Hempfield SHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Columbia HS (341 vs. 19).
  • Hempfield SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbia HS (384 vs. 144).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 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

Hempfield SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbia HS (384 vs. 144).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Hempfield SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Columbia HS (534 vs. 93).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Hempfield SHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Columbia HS (341 vs. 19).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Hempfield SHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Columbia HS (124 vs. 31).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Hempfield SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Columbia HS (278.6:1 vs. 207:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Hempfield SHS

3 metrics were reported by Hempfield SHS. Comparable data for Columbia HS is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
93%
AP courses offered
27
AP enrollment
433

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Columbia HS
$19,673.34
Hempfield SHS
$16,510.05
Local revenue share
Columbia HS
37.4%
Hempfield SHS
68.8%
State revenue share
Columbia HS
46.1%
Hempfield SHS
25.4%
Federal revenue share
Columbia HS
16.5%
Hempfield SHS
5.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Columbia HS
29.4%
Hempfield SHS
12%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Lancaster County
$83,703
Lancaster County
$83,703
Poverty rate
Lancaster County
8.7%
Lancaster County
8.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lancaster County
31%
Lancaster County
31%
Unemployment rate
Lancaster County
2.9%
Lancaster County
2.9%
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.