- Greater Nanticoke Area SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest Area HS (311 vs. 103).
- Greater Nanticoke Area SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Northwest Area HS (359.5:1 vs. 225.5:1).
- Greater Nanticoke Area SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Northwest Area HS (179 vs. 83).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest Area HS (311 vs. 103).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Northwest Area HS (179 vs. 83).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northwest Area HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Greater Nanticoke Area SHS (66 vs. 18).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Northwest Area HS (36 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Northwest Area HS (359.5:1 vs. 225.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 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
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS
$12,904.39
Northwest Area HS
$20,073.95
Local revenue share
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS
26.6%
Northwest Area HS
37.7%
State revenue share
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS
57.2%
Northwest Area HS
56.5%
Federal revenue share
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS
16.2%
Northwest Area HS
5.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS
34.5%
Northwest Area HS
20.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Luzerne County
$62,321
Luzerne County
$62,321
Poverty rate
Luzerne County
15.4%
Luzerne County
15.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Luzerne County
25%
Luzerne County
25%
Unemployment rate
Luzerne County
4.5%
Luzerne County
4.5%
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.