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School Comparison

Roosevelt Altern Sch
vs.
Upper Merion HS

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

Roosevelt Altern Sch
Upper Merion HS
  • Upper Merion HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Roosevelt Altern Sch (284 vs. 64).
  • Upper Merion HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Roosevelt Altern Sch (286 vs. 109).
  • Upper Merion HS reported a higher students per counselor than Roosevelt Altern Sch (254:1 vs. 141:1).
  • 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

Upper Merion HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Roosevelt Altern Sch (286 vs. 109).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Upper Merion HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Roosevelt Altern Sch (284 vs. 64).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Upper Merion HS reported a higher gifted & talented than Roosevelt Altern Sch (75 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Upper Merion HS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Roosevelt Altern Sch (86 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Upper Merion HS reported a higher students per counselor than Roosevelt Altern Sch (254:1 vs. 141:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Upper Merion HS

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

Graduation rate
94%
AP courses offered
20
AP enrollment
289

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Roosevelt Altern Sch
$18,784.88
Upper Merion HS
$23,362.71
Local revenue share
Roosevelt Altern Sch
61.2%
Upper Merion HS
82.8%
State revenue share
Roosevelt Altern Sch
25.1%
Upper Merion HS
14.5%
Federal revenue share
Roosevelt Altern Sch
13.8%
Upper Merion HS
2.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Roosevelt Altern Sch
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.