- Norristown Area HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Upper Merion HS (305 vs. 0).
- Norristown Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Upper Merion HS (502 vs. 286).
- Upper Merion HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Norristown Area HS (289 vs. 165).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Norristown Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Upper Merion HS (502 vs. 286).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Norristown Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Upper Merion HS (405 vs. 284).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Norristown Area HS reported a higher sat/act participation than Upper Merion HS (305 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Upper Merion HS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Norristown Area HS (86 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Norristown Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Upper Merion HS (370.8:1 vs. 254:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 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
Norristown Area HS
$18,784.88
Upper Merion HS
$23,362.71
Local revenue share
Norristown Area HS
61.2%
Upper Merion HS
82.8%
State revenue share
Norristown Area HS
25.1%
Upper Merion HS
14.5%
Federal revenue share
Norristown Area HS
13.8%
Upper Merion HS
2.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Norristown Area HS
28.5%
Upper Merion HS
15.2%
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.