- McDowell HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest PA Collegiate Academy (570 vs. 125).
- McDowell HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Northwest PA Collegiate Academy (544 vs. 191).
- Northwest PA Collegiate Academy reported a higher students per counselor than McDowell HS (738:1 vs. 436:1).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
McDowell HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest PA Collegiate Academy (570 vs. 125).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
McDowell HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Northwest PA Collegiate Academy (544 vs. 191).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy reported a higher ap enrollment than McDowell HS (493 vs. 312).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
McDowell HS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Northwest PA Collegiate Academy (152 vs. 12).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy reported a higher students per counselor than McDowell HS (738:1 vs. 436:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at McDowell HS
2 metrics were reported by McDowell HS. Comparable data for Northwest PA Collegiate Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
92%
Dual enrollment
74
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
$18,072.18
McDowell HS
$15,388.71
Local revenue share
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
24.6%
McDowell HS
62.5%
State revenue share
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
56.9%
McDowell HS
28.9%
Federal revenue share
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
18.5%
McDowell HS
8.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
38.9%
McDowell HS
19.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Erie County
$61,476
Erie County
$61,476
Poverty rate
Erie County
15.4%
Erie County
15.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Erie County
29.6%
Erie County
29.6%
Unemployment rate
Erie County
3.8%
Erie County
3.8%
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.