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School Comparison

Kirby High
vs.
Power Center Academy High School

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

Kirby High
Power Center Academy High School
  • Kirby High reported a higher dual enrollment than Power Center Academy High School (720 vs. 205).
  • Power Center Academy High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Kirby High (312 vs. 50).
  • Kirby High reported a higher chronically absent students than Power Center Academy High School (414 vs. 278).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Kirby High reported a higher chronically absent students than Power Center Academy High School (414 vs. 278).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Kirby High reported a higher graduating cohort than Power Center Academy High School (234 vs. 135).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Kirby High reported a higher dual enrollment than Power Center Academy High School (720 vs. 205).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Kirby High reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Power Center Academy High School (4 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

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

20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Kirby High

3 metrics were reported by Kirby High. Comparable data for Power Center Academy High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
72%
Gifted & talented
1
Students per counselor
200:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Kirby High
$13,694.79
Power Center Academy High School
$13,694.79
Local revenue share
Kirby High
32.8%
Power Center Academy High School
32.8%
State revenue share
Kirby High
34.7%
Power Center Academy High School
34.7%
Federal revenue share
Kirby High
32.5%
Power Center Academy High School
32.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Kirby High
34.7%
Power Center Academy High School
34.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Shelby County
$62,337
Shelby County
$62,337
Poverty rate
Shelby County
17.5%
Shelby County
17.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby County
34.2%
Shelby County
34.2%
Unemployment rate
Shelby County
4.5%
Shelby 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.