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School Comparison

Dobson James Sch
vs.
Cook-Wissahickon Sch

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

Dobson James Sch
Cook-Wissahickon Sch
  • Cook-Wissahickon Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Dobson James Sch (428:1 vs. 225:1).
  • Cook-Wissahickon Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Dobson James Sch (112 vs. 56).
  • Dobson James Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Cook-Wissahickon Sch (4 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Cook-Wissahickon Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Dobson James Sch (112 vs. 56).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Dobson James Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Cook-Wissahickon Sch (4 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Dobson James Sch reported a higher violent incidents than Cook-Wissahickon Sch (4 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Cook-Wissahickon Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Dobson James Sch (428:1 vs. 225:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

12 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
Dobson James Sch
$18,328.8
Cook-Wissahickon Sch
$18,328.8
Local revenue share
Dobson James Sch
41.3%
Cook-Wissahickon Sch
41.3%
State revenue share
Dobson James Sch
45.1%
Cook-Wissahickon Sch
45.1%
Federal revenue share
Dobson James Sch
13.6%
Cook-Wissahickon Sch
13.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Dobson James Sch
37.2%
Cook-Wissahickon Sch
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.