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School Comparison

Northgate MSHS
vs.
Shaler Area HS

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

Northgate MSHS
Shaler Area HS
  • Shaler Area HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Northgate MSHS (334 vs. 29).
  • Shaler Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Northgate MSHS (289 vs. 60).
  • Shaler Area HS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Northgate MSHS (225 vs. 49).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Shaler Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Northgate MSHS (236 vs. 158).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Shaler Area HS reported a higher graduating cohort than Northgate MSHS (289 vs. 60).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Shaler Area HS reported a higher ap enrollment than Northgate MSHS (334 vs. 29).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Shaler Area HS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Northgate MSHS (225 vs. 49).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Northgate MSHS reported a higher students per counselor than Shaler Area HS (235.5:1 vs. 128:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Northgate MSHS

1 metric was reported by Northgate MSHS. Comparable data for Shaler Area HS is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
262

Reported Only at Shaler Area HS

1 metric was reported by Shaler Area HS. Comparable data for Northgate MSHS is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
96%

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Northgate MSHS
$23,464.32
Shaler Area HS
$20,907.62
Local revenue share
Northgate MSHS
54.9%
Shaler Area HS
62.9%
State revenue share
Northgate MSHS
33.2%
Shaler Area HS
32.6%
Federal revenue share
Northgate MSHS
12%
Shaler Area HS
4.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Northgate MSHS
29%
Shaler Area HS
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.