- Plum SHS reported a higher dual enrollment than Highlands SHS (256 vs. 124).
- Plum SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Highlands SHS (203 vs. 76).
- Plum SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Highlands SHS (295 vs. 204).
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Plum SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Highlands SHS (312 vs. 307).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Plum SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Highlands SHS (295 vs. 204).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Plum SHS reported a higher dual enrollment than Highlands SHS (256 vs. 124).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Highlands SHS reported a higher violent incidents than Plum SHS (32 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Plum SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Highlands SHS (291.8:1 vs. 273.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
24 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
Highlands SHS
$17,427.86
Plum SHS
$15,421.55
Local revenue share
Highlands SHS
44.9%
Plum SHS
56.9%
State revenue share
Highlands SHS
48.3%
Plum SHS
39.2%
Federal revenue share
Highlands SHS
6.8%
Plum SHS
3.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highlands SHS
34%
Plum SHS
19%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Allegheny County
$76,393
Allegheny County
$76,393
Poverty rate
Allegheny County
11.2%
Allegheny County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Allegheny County
44.8%
Allegheny County
44.8%
Unemployment rate
Allegheny County
3.5%
Allegheny 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.