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School Comparison

Ridgway Area HS
vs.
St Marys Area SHS

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

Ridgway Area HS
St Marys Area SHS
  • St Marys Area SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Ridgway Area HS (180 vs. 58).
  • St Marys Area SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Ridgway Area HS (142 vs. 39).
  • St Marys Area SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Ridgway Area HS (315.5:1 vs. 223:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

St Marys Area SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Ridgway Area HS (142 vs. 39).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

St Marys Area SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Ridgway Area HS (180 vs. 58).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

St Marys Area SHS reported a higher dual enrollment than Ridgway Area HS (156 vs. 68).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

St Marys Area SHS reported a higher violent incidents than Ridgway Area HS (7 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

St Marys Area SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Ridgway Area HS (315.5:1 vs. 223:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

17 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
Ridgway Area HS
$18,778.35
St Marys Area SHS
$16,742.77
Local revenue share
Ridgway Area HS
35.9%
St Marys Area SHS
51%
State revenue share
Ridgway Area HS
53.8%
St Marys Area SHS
40.9%
Federal revenue share
Ridgway Area HS
10.3%
St Marys Area SHS
8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ridgway Area HS
13.4%
St Marys Area SHS
17.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Elk County
$64,103
Elk County
$64,103
Poverty rate
Elk County
9.1%
Elk County
9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Elk County
19.9%
Elk County
19.9%
Unemployment rate
Elk County
3.7%
Elk County
3.7%
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.