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School Comparison

Science Leadership Academy
vs.
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School

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

Science Leadership Academy
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
  • Vaux HS: A Big Picture School reported a higher chronically absent students than Science Leadership Academy (178 vs. 59).
  • Science Leadership Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (250:1 vs. 166:1).
  • Science Leadership Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (109 vs. 39).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 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

Vaux HS: A Big Picture School reported a higher chronically absent students than Science Leadership Academy (178 vs. 59).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Science Leadership Academy reported a higher graduating cohort than Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (120 vs. 107).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Science Leadership Academy reported a higher sat/act participation than Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (109 vs. 39).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Vaux HS: A Big Picture School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Science Leadership Academy (25 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Science Leadership Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Vaux HS: A Big Picture School (250:1 vs. 166:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Science Leadership Academy

2 metrics were reported by Science Leadership Academy. Comparable data for Vaux HS: A Big Picture School is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
2
Gifted & talented
28

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Science Leadership Academy
$18,328.8
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
$18,328.8
Local revenue share
Science Leadership Academy
41.3%
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
41.3%
State revenue share
Science Leadership Academy
45.1%
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
45.1%
Federal revenue share
Science Leadership Academy
13.6%
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
13.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Science Leadership Academy
37.2%
Vaux HS: A Big Picture School
37.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Philadelphia County
$60,698
Philadelphia County
$60,698
Poverty rate
Philadelphia County
22%
Philadelphia County
22%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Philadelphia County
34.6%
Philadelphia County
34.6%
Unemployment rate
Philadelphia County
4.5%
Philadelphia County
4.5%
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.