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School Comparison

Central HS
vs.
King Martin Luther HS

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

Central HS
King Martin Luther HS
  • Central HS reported a higher sat/act participation than King Martin Luther HS (891 vs. 57).
  • Central HS reported a higher ap enrollment than King Martin Luther HS (813 vs. 23).
  • Central HS reported a higher graduating cohort than King Martin Luther HS (611 vs. 173).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

King Martin Luther HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Central HS (315 vs. 171).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Central HS reported a higher graduating cohort than King Martin Luther HS (611 vs. 173).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Central HS reported a higher sat/act participation than King Martin Luther HS (891 vs. 57).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

King Martin Luther HS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Central HS (28 vs. 6).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Central HS reported a higher students per counselor than King Martin Luther HS (476.6:1 vs. 270.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Central HS

1 metric was reported by Central HS. Comparable data for King Martin Luther HS is missing or suppressed.

IB enrollment
305

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Central HS
$18,328.8
King Martin Luther HS
$18,328.8
Local revenue share
Central HS
41.3%
King Martin Luther HS
41.3%
State revenue share
Central HS
45.1%
King Martin Luther HS
45.1%
Federal revenue share
Central HS
13.6%
King Martin Luther HS
13.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central HS
37.2%
King Martin Luther HS
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.