- McDowell HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Northwestern SHS (544 vs. 109).
- McDowell HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwestern SHS (570 vs. 144).
- McDowell HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Northwestern SHS (312 vs. 48).
- 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
McDowell HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwestern SHS (570 vs. 144).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
McDowell HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Northwestern SHS (544 vs. 109).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
McDowell HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Northwestern SHS (312 vs. 48).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
McDowell HS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Northwestern SHS (152 vs. 17).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
McDowell HS reported a higher students per counselor than Northwestern SHS (436:1 vs. 210.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at McDowell HS
1 metric was reported by McDowell HS. Comparable data for Northwestern SHS is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
92%
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
McDowell HS
$15,388.71
Northwestern SHS
$17,905.12
Local revenue share
McDowell HS
62.5%
Northwestern SHS
26.9%
State revenue share
McDowell HS
28.9%
Northwestern SHS
59.4%
Federal revenue share
McDowell HS
8.6%
Northwestern SHS
13.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
McDowell HS
19.8%
Northwestern SHS
27.5%
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.