McDowell HS vs Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 7.2/10. McDowell HS is significantly larger with 2,161 students, about 2.9× the size of Northwest PA Collegiate Academy (748). In math proficiency, Northwest PA Collegiate Academy leads at 95.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
McDowell HS
Erie, PA
7.2/10
High School9th – 12th
2,161 students
Northwest PA Collegiate Academy
Erie, PA
8.5/10
High School9th – 12th
748 students
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| Metric | McDowell HS | Northwest PA Collegiate Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.2% | 99.6% |
| Environment Score | 3.3 | 6.7 |
| State Rank | #846 of 2,848 | #176 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 70th | 94th |
Test Scores
| Subject | McDowell HS | Northwest PA Collegiate Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 78.0% | 95.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 76.0% | 97.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Erie (16506) | Erie (16508) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,021 | $52,361 |
| Median Home Value | $224,200 | $121,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,176 | $852 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.4% | 27.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | 14.3% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 16 min |