- North Penn SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Norristown Area HS (787 vs. 165).
- North Penn SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Norristown Area HS (977 vs. 405).
- North Penn SHS reported a higher gifted & talented than Norristown Area HS (255 vs. 87).
- 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
North Penn SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Norristown Area HS (557 vs. 502).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
North Penn SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Norristown Area HS (977 vs. 405).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
North Penn SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Norristown Area HS (787 vs. 165).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
North Penn SHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Norristown Area HS (151 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Norristown Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than North Penn SHS (370.8:1 vs. 213.1:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
27 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at North Penn SHS
1 metric was reported by North Penn SHS. Comparable data for Norristown Area HS is missing or suppressed.
Dual enrollment
639
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
North Penn SHS
$19,806.07
Local revenue share
Norristown Area HS
61.2%
North Penn SHS
76.8%
State revenue share
Norristown Area HS
25.1%
North Penn SHS
19.8%
Federal revenue share
Norristown Area HS
13.8%
North Penn SHS
3.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Norristown Area HS
28.5%
North Penn SHS
11.7%
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.