- Avalon El Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Shaler Area El Sch (69 vs. 18).
- Shaler Area El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Avalon El Sch (289:1 vs. 238:1).
- Shaler Area El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Avalon El Sch (50 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Avalon El Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Shaler Area El Sch (69 vs. 18).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Shaler Area El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Avalon El Sch (50 vs. 2).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Avalon El Sch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Shaler Area El Sch (11 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Shaler Area El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Avalon El Sch (289:1 vs. 238:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 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
Avalon El Sch
$23,464.32
Shaler Area El Sch
$20,907.62
Local revenue share
Avalon El Sch
54.9%
Shaler Area El Sch
62.9%
State revenue share
Avalon El Sch
33.2%
Shaler Area El Sch
32.6%
Federal revenue share
Avalon El Sch
12%
Shaler Area El Sch
4.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Avalon El Sch
29%
Shaler Area El Sch
8.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Allegheny County
$76,393
Allegheny County
$76,393
Poverty rate
Allegheny County
11.2%
Allegheny County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Allegheny County
44.8%
Allegheny County
44.8%
Unemployment rate
Allegheny County
3.5%
Allegheny County
3.5%
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.