- Harriton SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Lower Merion HS (1,086 vs. 780).
- Lower Merion HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Harriton SHS (394 vs. 279).
- Lower Merion HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Harriton SHS (287 vs. 180).
- Source Data Limit: 12 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
Lower Merion HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Harriton SHS (287 vs. 180).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Lower Merion HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Harriton SHS (394 vs. 279).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Harriton SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Lower Merion HS (1,086 vs. 780).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Lower Merion HS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Harriton SHS (12 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Lower Merion HS reported a higher students per counselor than Harriton SHS (271:1 vs. 214.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Lower Merion HS
1 metric was reported by Lower Merion HS. Comparable data for Harriton SHS is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
96%
Reported Only at Harriton SHS
1 metric was reported by Harriton SHS. Comparable data for Lower Merion HS is missing or suppressed.
IB enrollment
191
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Lower Merion HS
$31,409.36
Harriton SHS
$31,409.36
Local revenue share
Lower Merion HS
83.7%
Harriton SHS
83.7%
State revenue share
Lower Merion HS
14.9%
Harriton SHS
14.9%
Federal revenue share
Lower Merion HS
1.5%
Harriton SHS
1.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Lower Merion HS
9.5%
Harriton SHS
9.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Montgomery County
$111,521
Montgomery County
$111,521
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
6.5%
Montgomery County
6.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
52.3%
Montgomery County
52.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
3%
Montgomery County
3%
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.