- Norristown Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Methacton HS (502 vs. 171).
- Methacton HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Norristown Area HS (446 vs. 165).
- Norristown Area HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Methacton HS (305 vs. 168).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Norristown Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Methacton HS (502 vs. 171).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Norristown Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Methacton HS (405 vs. 363).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Methacton HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Norristown Area HS (446 vs. 165).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Norristown Area HS reported a higher violent incidents than Methacton HS (123 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Norristown Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Methacton HS (370.8:1 vs. 260.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Methacton HS
1 metric was reported by Methacton HS. Comparable data for Norristown Area HS is missing or suppressed.
Dual enrollment
85
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Methacton HS
$22,702.66
Norristown Area HS
$18,784.88
Local revenue share
Methacton HS
77.7%
Norristown Area HS
61.2%
State revenue share
Methacton HS
20.9%
Norristown Area HS
25.1%
Federal revenue share
Methacton HS
1.5%
Norristown Area HS
13.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Methacton HS
8.5%
Norristown Area HS
28.5%
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.