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School Comparison

Monessen SHS
vs.
Southmoreland SHS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Monessen SHS
Southmoreland SHS
  • Southmoreland SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Monessen SHS (185 vs. 107).
  • Southmoreland SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Monessen SHS (137 vs. 69).
  • Southmoreland SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Monessen SHS (301.5:1 vs. 238:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Southmoreland SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Monessen SHS (185 vs. 107).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Southmoreland SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Monessen SHS (137 vs. 69).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Southmoreland SHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Monessen SHS (80 vs. 24).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Monessen SHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Southmoreland SHS (63 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Southmoreland SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Monessen SHS (301.5:1 vs. 238:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Southmoreland SHS

4 metrics were reported by Southmoreland SHS. Comparable data for Monessen SHS is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
13
AP enrollment
70
Dual enrollment
42
Gifted & talented
26

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Monessen SHS
$21,469.51
Southmoreland SHS
$15,562.5
Local revenue share
Monessen SHS
29.1%
Southmoreland SHS
39%
State revenue share
Monessen SHS
62.4%
Southmoreland SHS
52%
Federal revenue share
Monessen SHS
8.5%
Southmoreland SHS
9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Monessen SHS
46.7%
Southmoreland SHS
28.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Westmoreland County
$72,468
Westmoreland County
$72,468
Poverty rate
Westmoreland County
10%
Westmoreland County
10%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Westmoreland County
31.8%
Westmoreland County
31.8%
Unemployment rate
Westmoreland County
3.7%
Westmoreland County
3.7%
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.