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School Comparison

Norristown Area HS
vs.
Roosevelt Altern Sch

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

Norristown Area HS
Roosevelt Altern Sch
  • Norristown Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Roosevelt Altern Sch (502 vs. 109).
  • Norristown Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Roosevelt Altern Sch (405 vs. 64).
  • Norristown Area HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Roosevelt Altern Sch (305 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Norristown Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Roosevelt Altern Sch (502 vs. 109).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Norristown Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Roosevelt Altern Sch (405 vs. 64).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Norristown Area HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Roosevelt Altern Sch (305 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Norristown Area HS reported a higher violent incidents than Roosevelt Altern Sch (123 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Norristown Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Roosevelt Altern Sch (370.8:1 vs. 141:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Norristown Area HS

3 metrics were reported by Norristown Area HS. Comparable data for Roosevelt Altern Sch is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
82%
AP courses offered
14
AP enrollment
165

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Norristown Area HS
$18,784.88
Roosevelt Altern Sch
$18,784.88
Local revenue share
Norristown Area HS
61.2%
Roosevelt Altern Sch
61.2%
State revenue share
Norristown Area HS
25.1%
Roosevelt Altern Sch
25.1%
Federal revenue share
Norristown Area HS
13.8%
Roosevelt Altern Sch
13.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Norristown Area HS
28.5%
Roosevelt Altern Sch
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.