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EXHIBIT 84
College Board
Recruitment and Admissions Data Services
Descriptor PLUS:
Educationally-relevant Geodemography
College Connection and Success System
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Fax: 703 842-8795
Email: enrollmentsolutions@collegeboard.org
Descriptor PLUS™
Cluster Description Guide
Educational Neighborhood Clusters
High School Clusters
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Educational Neighborhood Cluster Key
This description provides a general overview of the students and
parents associated with this Educational Neighborhood Cluster. The
description represents the attributes and factors that are most closely
associated with this cluster and the degree to which each of them
influences college choice behavior.
Neighborhood
Cluster
51
This section lists 12 key attributes of the cluster. Each attribute is
displayed with the average value for the cluster and the ranking of this
value among the 33 Educational Neighborhood Clusters.
Residents of this neighborhood have relatively high incomes and almost always own their homes which are valued well above average.
They are moderately diverse, hold professional and managerial jobs, and most have at least some college with many having graduate
degrees. Students attend primarily public high schools, avail themselves of AP/honors course work, and have above average scores on
standardized tests. They prefer colleges in state and, although interested in at least one public, will generally apply to a number of modestly
selective privates where financial aid will be sought.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000) $95.4
4
% of Population college-aged
8%
8
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
533
12
% of Students 1st generation
30%
27
Mean SAT Math Score
546
12
Mean SAT Writing Score
522
12
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000) $12.8
25
% Adults w/ professional jobs
50%
7
% Speaking English only
85%
16
% likely to apply out of state
32%
17
% of Population non-White
17%
16
% interested in Financial Aid
57%
26
value
rank
Dominant Cluster Factors
College Prep Culture
Professional and Affluent
Highly Educated
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1427
% of All Neighborhoods
3.20%
% 18‐21 year olds
3.90%
These are 4 of the factors that had the most impact in
determining the make‐up of the cluster.
The statistics and map provide a sense of the magnitude
and distribution of the cluster.
Coed
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
51
Residents of this neighborhood have relatively high incomes and almost always own their homes which are valued well above average. They are
moderately diverse, hold professional and managerial jobs, and most have at least some college with many having graduate degrees. Students
attend primarily public high schools, avail themselves of AP/honors course work, and have above average scores on standardized tests. They
prefer colleges in state and, although interested in at least one public, will generally apply to a number of modestly selective privates where
financial aid will be sought.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$95.4
4
% of Population college-aged
8%
8
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
533
12
% Adults w/ professional jobs
50%
7
% of Students 1st generation
30%
27
Mean SAT Math Score
546
12
% Speaking English only
85%
16
% likely to apply out of state
32%
17
Mean SAT Writing Score
522
12
% of Population non-White
17%
16
% interested in Financial Aid
57%
26
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$12.8
25
Dominant Cluster Factors
College Prep Culture
Professional and Affluent
Coed
Highly Educated
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1427
% of All Neighborhoods
3.20%
% 18‐21 year olds
3.90%
Neighborhood
Cluster
52
Relatively diverse, often with English as a second language, the residents of this neighborhood have moderate incomes and more often than not
own their own homes. Although most will not have college degrees, they hold jobs across the vocational spectrum. Most students attend public
schools, although there are also a significant number attending Catholic affiliated private schools. Regardless, they tend to not have access to AP
or honors coursework and score below average on standardized tests. The population tends to be stable, with modest educational aspirations.
They tend towards regional non-selective sectarian and privates colleges of moderately high cost; financial aid will play a big factor in their
enrollment decisions.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$63.6
13
% of Population college-aged
6%
30
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
470
rank
25
% Adults w/ professional jobs
32%
17
% of Students 1st generation
64%
9
Mean SAT Math Score
480
25
% Speaking English only
66%
27
% likely to apply out of state
30%
19
Mean SAT Writing Score
467
25
% of Population non-White
31%
8
% interested in Financial Aid
71%
13
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$18.0
9
Dominant Cluster Factors
Puerto Rican/Caribbean ESL
Sectarian
Few AP/Honor
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1526
% of All Neighborhoods
3.50%
% 18‐21 year olds
1.80%
1 of 17
Relatively Low Grades
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
53
Residents of this neighborhood have relatively high incomes, generally own their homes, and many do not have children. Relatively diverse with a
substantial Asian and ESL component, most are professional with almost all having college experience with a good proportion holding graduate
degrees. Students generally attend public schools, involve themselves in AP/honors courses, and score well above average on standardized tests.
They have moderately high aspirations and apply primarily to public institutions with a lower cost of attendance but may consider more selective
institutions if awarded significant financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$92.6
5
% of Population college-aged
6%
29
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
544
10
% Adults w/ professional jobs
52%
5
% of Students 1st generation
33%
24
Mean SAT Math Score
561
7
% Speaking English only
72%
26
% likely to apply out of state
32%
16
Mean SAT Writing Score
544
8
% of Population non-White
25%
11
% interested in Financial Aid
55%
27
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$14.6
20
Dominant Cluster Factors
Professional and Affluent
Good Standardized Testers
Large Asian ESL population
Shotgun
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1403
% of All Neighborhoods
3.20%
% 18‐21 year olds
1.80%
Neighborhood
Cluster
54
Predominantly Hispanic, residents of this urban neighborhood are at the lower end of the spectrum when it comes to income and home value.
They often speak English as a second language and come from working class families that are very mobile with little college experience. Students
attend public high schools; they get good grades in modest academic programs but score below average on admissions tests. They look for less
selective colleges close to home, tending toward public and larger urban institutions where financial aid will be a must. Those with higher
aspirations will be considering state flagship publics, although regional 4-year publics and even community colleges are options for many.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$39.0
31
% of Population college-aged
8%
3
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
443
rank
28
% Adults w/ professional jobs
13%
32
% of Students 1st generation
77%
6
Mean SAT Math Score
458
28
% Speaking English only
40%
31
% likely to apply out of state
25%
30
Mean SAT Writing Score
435
28
% of Population non-White
30%
9
% interested in Financial Aid
76%
3
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$10.5
32
Dominant Cluster Factors
Diverse Low Income
Hispanic/Mexican ESL
Less Educated
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1661
% of All Neighborhoods
3.80%
% 18‐21 year olds
4.10%
2 of 17
Weak Standardized Testers
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
55
Residents of this neighborhood have solid above average incomes and own homes that are well valued. They are most often college graduates
with few children in the home who are pursuing professional or managerial careers. There is generally little ethnic diversity and students attend
religious or private schools as often as they do publics where they excel academically in curricula which include many AP/honors courses and
score well on standardized tests. They have high aspirations, are confident in their college plans, and consider national selective and other
moderately selective private institutions. Many will apply for financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$71.6
9
% of Population college-aged
6%
28
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
565
6
% Adults w/ professional jobs
43%
10
% of Students 1st generation
25%
29
Mean SAT Math Score
566
6
% Speaking English only
89%
11
% likely to apply out of state
52%
7
Mean SAT Writing Score
557
6
% of Population non-White
13%
22
% interested in Financial Aid
63%
22
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$19.3
7
Dominant Cluster Factors
Catholic Culture
Leadership/Organizational Achievements
Higher Ability
College Interest: National Selective
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
791
% of All Neighborhoods
1.80%
% 18‐21 year olds
2.10%
Neighborhood
Cluster
56
Predominantly Hispanic and African-American, the residents of this neighborhood have extremely low incomes and rates of home ownership.
They are primarily blue collar, most do not have college degrees, and many speak English as a second language. Most students attend public
school with very average curricula and minimal AP and honors coursework; their admissions test scores are among the lowest. Most look to stay
lowest
in state and apply to non-selective publics and small church-related colleges where financial aid will play an important role in their decisions and
are likely to Pell eligible.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$35.3
32
% of Population college-aged
8%
5
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
411
rank
31
% Adults w/ professional jobs
16%
30
% of Students 1st generation
84%
3
Mean SAT Math Score
420
31
% Speaking English only
41%
30
% likely to apply out of state
29%
20
Mean SAT Writing Score
405
31
% of Population non-White
65%
3
% interested in Financial Aid
66%
16
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$16.3
18
Dominant Cluster Factors
Puerto Rican/Caribbean ESL
Relatively Low Grades
Diverse Low Income
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1096
% of All Neighborhoods
2.50%
% 18‐21 year olds
1.80%
3 of 17
Other Than Christian Culture
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
57
Residents of this neighborhood are older and very middle class with most owning their homes. They are fairly diverse with a noticeable proportion
of Asians who speak English as a second language, have at least some college, and are involved across the vocational spectrum. Education is
valued and many students attend private or religious schools with good curricula. Their educational aspirations are slight below and their
admissions test scores slightly above average. They are fairly mobile and consider a number of colleges, generally private and only moderately
selective. Financial aid is an interest but not for most.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$67.4
12
% of Population college-aged
7%
21
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
519
rank
15
% Adults w/ professional jobs
37%
15
% of Students 1st generation
50%
18
Mean SAT Math Score
541
13
% Speaking English only
91%
7
% likely to apply out of state
52%
9
Mean SAT Writing Score
515
15
% of Population non-White
13%
21
% interested in Financial Aid
43%
29
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$19.4
6
Dominant Cluster Factors
College Prep School
Magnet/Focused Curriculum
Affluent
Not Athletic Participant
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
242
% of All Neighborhoods
0.60%
% 18‐21 year olds
0.50%
Neighborhood
Cluster
58
A diverse, largely Asian, neighborhood where English is often a second language. Residents have moderate incomes, may own their homes,
probably have not graduated from college, and can be found in all types of employment. Students attend public high schools where they involve
themselves to a modest degree in AP and honors work; they aspire to post-baccalaureate degrees Their admissions test scores are average to
degrees.
below. They are most likely to stay close to home but will apply to a number of institutions often non-selective publics where many will seek
financial aid but are reluctant to take out loans.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$68.2
11
% of Population college-aged
6%
26
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
489
rank
23
% Adults w/ professional jobs
34%
16
% of Students 1st generation
62%
11
Mean SAT Math Score
533
16
% Speaking English only
43%
29
% likely to apply out of state
28%
25
Mean SAT Writing Score
489
19
% of Population non-White
60%
4
% interested in Financial Aid
69%
14
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$13.2
24
Dominant Cluster Factors
Large Asian ESL population
Diverse Low Income
Shotgun
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1310
% of All Neighborhoods
3.00%
% 18‐21 year olds
1.90%
4 of 17
Not Work/Vocational Orientated
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
59
Residents of this neighborhood have lower middle class incomes and own homes which are of moderate value. A traditional blue-collar
community, most parents have some experience with college but less than half have earns a baccalaureate. A large majority of students attend
public high schools where they engage and excel in solid curricula which include a solid number of AP/honors courses. They have very high
educational aspirations and score well above the average on admissions tests. Most are mobile, interested in financial aid and likely to apply to
nationally selective privates and public flagships.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$54.8
20
% of Population college-aged
7%
14
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
562
rank
7
% Adults w/ professional jobs
25%
22
% of Students 1st generation
36%
23
Mean SAT Math Score
561
8
% Speaking English only
93%
2
% likely to apply out of state
52%
8
Mean SAT Writing Score
545
7
% of Population non-White
11%
26
% interested in Financial Aid
74%
7
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$17.0
14
Dominant Cluster Factors
Leadership/Organizational Achievements
Academic Achievements
Relatively High Grades
Leadership/Organizational Achievements
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1265
% of All Neighborhoods
2.90%
% 18‐21 year olds
7.90%
Neighborhood
Cluster
60
This is an affluent neighborhood where many own homes almost at the top of the scale and families tend to have fewer children. Parents are
generally professional and a majority holds graduate degrees. Most students attend either private or religious schools with standard curricula
where they are exposed to some AP/honors level courses They are at or near the top on standardized tests and have high educational goals They
courses.
goals.
apply to lots of colleges, generally highly selective and usually outside of their home state. Although some will look for financial aid, it’s not a
priority for most.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000) $104.2
3
% of Population college-aged
5%
33
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
590
3
% of Students 1st generation
25%
30
Mean SAT Math Score
589
% Adults w/ professional jobs
72%
1
% Speaking English only
81%
20
% likely to apply out of state
63%
3
Mean SAT Writing Score
591
1
% of Population non-White
14%
20
% interested in Financial Aid
36%
32
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$24.2
1
4
Dominant Cluster Factors
College Prep School
Private Selective
Affluent
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
715
% of All Neighborhoods
1.60%
% 18‐21 year olds
0.70%
5 of 17
College Interest: Small Private
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
61
The residents of this neighborhood include a number of affluent families with children who own homes near the top of the scale. Most frequently
professionals and managers, the parents have almost all had some higher education; half having earned graduate degrees. The students most
often attend public schools with standard curricula where they only modest engage in AP and honors coursework. With most aspiring beyond the
baccalaureate, they apply to a large number of very selective privates and some highly selective publics both in and outside their home state where
some will seek financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000) $123.9
2
% of Population college-aged
7%
12
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
567
5
% Adults w/ professional jobs
64%
3
% of Students 1st generation
28%
28
Mean SAT Math Score
585
5
% Speaking English only
78%
22
% likely to apply out of state
51%
10
Mean SAT Writing Score
574
5
% of Population non-White
13%
23
% interested in Financial Aid
40%
30
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$21.0
4
Dominant Cluster Factors
Jewish Culture
Good Standardized Testers
College Interest: Small Private
Affluent
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
385
% of All Neighborhoods
0.90%
% 18‐21 year olds
0.60%
Neighborhood
Cluster
62
This is an older, conservative, middle class neighborhood where many households may not have children. Vocationally diverse, a majority of
parents have at least a baccalaureate. Students, most of whom attend public schools, have a decidedly academic orientation and avail themselves
of AP and honors opportunities. They score very near the top on standardized tests and have very high educational goals. They are modestly
focused with their applications and looking widely out of state generally at selective privates where financial aid will be a key factor for most.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$59.8
18
% of Population college-aged
7%
17
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
595
rank
2
% Adults w/ professional jobs
37%
14
% of Students 1st generation
24%
31
Mean SAT Math Score
596
2
% Speaking English only
92%
6
% likely to apply out of state
67%
1
Mean SAT Writing Score
576
4
% of Population non-White
9%
28
% interested in Financial Aid
72%
9
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$21.0
5
Dominant Cluster Factors
Art Achievements
College Interest: National Selective
Higher Ability
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
571
% of All Neighborhoods
1.30%
% 18‐21 year olds
2.70%
6 of 17
Academic Achievements
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
63
This is a solidly middle class neighborhood with little diversity where most households own their home. Residents have traditional values and are
involved in a cross section of vocations with most parents having some college but less than half a four-year degree. Students are most likely in
public schools where they achieve good grades and pursue a modest level of AP/honors work. They score above average on admissions tests but
have somewhat lower educational aspirations than many of their peers. They tend towards private colleges and public flagships with modest
selectivity, and a majority will be seeking financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$69.3
10
% of Population college-aged
7%
22
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
541
rank
11
% Adults w/ professional jobs
41%
13
% of Students 1st generation
31%
25
Mean SAT Math Score
548
11
% Speaking English only
90%
9
% likely to apply out of state
39%
14
Mean SAT Writing Score
525
11
% of Population non-White
10%
27
% interested in Financial Aid
65%
19
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$14.5
21
Dominant Cluster Factors
College Interest: National Selective
Academic Achievements
Highly Educated
Focused
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
2038
% of All Neighborhoods
4.60%
% 18‐21 year olds
4.10%
Neighborhood
Cluster
64
This neighborhood exists in older suburbs and small towns with little diversity where most households own moderately-valued homes.
Predominantly blue collar, there is good vocational diversity among the very modestly educated residents. Students are exposed to
traditional curricula and have very little exposure to AP or honors coursework. They have very low aspirations and below average
coursework
standardized test scores. A good number will look out of state; they submit relatively few applications to very modestly selective churchrelated and large urban institutions and indicate only a passing interest in financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$49.8
25
% of Population college-aged
7%
20
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
466
rank
26
% Adults w/ professional jobs
26%
21
% of Students 1st generation
79%
4
Mean SAT Math Score
466
26
% Speaking English only
93%
3
% likely to apply out of state
48%
11
Mean SAT Writing Score
455
26
% of Population non-White
6%
33
% interested in Financial Aid
29%
33
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$17.1
13
Dominant Cluster Factors
Not Athletic Participant
College Interest: Small Private
Other Than Christian Culture
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
362
% of All Neighborhoods
0.80%
% 18‐21 year olds
0.50%
7 of 17
Not Community Oriented
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
65
This neighborhood with below average incomes is diverse but predominantly Hispanic, with large households having many children, and fewer
than half owning their homes. Residents are most likely blue collar and have only a minimal acquaintance with high education. Students attend
public schools with a high level of ESL. They evidence a modest level of AP/honors involvement but score below average on admission tests.
They have moderate educational goals, look to stay close to home, apply to nonselective publics and some privates, and will require substantial
financial aid to attend.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$45.1
27
% of Population college-aged
8%
2
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
433
rank
30
% Adults w/ professional jobs
11%
33
% of Students 1st generation
85%
2
Mean SAT Math Score
440
29
% Speaking English only
32%
32
% likely to apply out of state
23%
31
Mean SAT Writing Score
432
29
% of Population non-White
48%
6
% interested in Financial Aid
78%
2
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$11.0
28
Dominant Cluster Factors
Hispanic/Mexican ESL
Diverse Low Income
Less Educated
Content Area Weaknesses
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
2041
% of All Neighborhoods
4.60%
% 18‐21 year olds
4.60%
Neighborhood
Cluster
66
A solidly middle class, traditional blue collar neighborhood with very little diversity, most households own homes of relatively low value. Although
few have four-year degrees, most parents have had some college. Students attend public schools and are likely to have an orientation toward work
as much as to the academic. Regardless, they will take a few AP/honors courses and do perform only slightly below average on admission tests.
They don’t look far from home, will be very interested financial aid and are most likely to consider less selective publics and church-related
privates.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
$50.5
22
% of Population college-aged
7%
22
% Adults w/ professional jobs
18%
28
% of Students 1st generation
62%
% Speaking English only
95%
1
% likely to apply out of state
20%
% of Population non-White
5%
32
% interested in Financial Aid
76%
Median family income (x $1000)
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
492
19
12
Mean SAT Math Score
499
22
32
Mean SAT Writing Score
476
22
4
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$14.0
22
Dominant Cluster Factors
Work/vocational Achievements
College Interest: Small Residential
Christian Culture
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
2342
% of All Neighborhoods
5.30%
% 18‐21 year olds
3.80%
8 of 17
Lower Ability
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
67
This neighborhood is very diverse and includes large Jewish, Asian, and Hispanic communities, has average incomes and below average home
ownership. Spread across the vocational spectrum, residents are predominantly professional but only about half have college degrees. Students
attend a variety of schools where the curricula are rather general with some AP/honors. They have slightly below average test scores and above
average aspirations. They consider both public and private colleges, will sometimes look out of state, and a slight majority are thinking about
financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$61.0
17
% of Population college-aged
6%
31
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
501
rank
18
% Adults w/ professional jobs
41%
12
% of Students 1st generation
58%
14
Mean SAT Math Score
519
18
% Speaking English only
52%
28
% likely to apply out of state
27%
26
Mean SAT Writing Score
499
17
% of Population non-White
24%
12
% interested in Financial Aid
59%
25
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$16.5
16
Dominant Cluster Factors
Jewish Culture
College Prep School
Shotgun
College Interest: Single Gender
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
267
% of All Neighborhoods
0.60%
% 18‐21 year olds
0.30%
Neighborhood
Cluster
68
A somewhat diverse neighborhood of older highly mobile households with modest incomes and relatively few children; many are likely to be
retired and those that own homes have good investments. The majority of residents are professionals, most have some college and a large
proportion of those have graduate degrees. Students are most likely in public schools with strong curricula, they are achievers who seek out AP
degrees
curricula
and honors courses, perform well on admission tests and have modest educational aspirations. Willing to look beyond their home state, they
apply to selective institutions both public and private where they will most likely be applying for financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$57.9
19
% of Population college-aged
5%
32
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
558
rank
8
% Adults w/ professional jobs
51%
6
% of Students 1st generation
31%
26
Mean SAT Math Score
552
9
% Speaking English only
85%
15
% likely to apply out of state
52%
6
Mean SAT Writing Score
543
9
% of Population non-White
17%
17
% interested in Financial Aid
65%
20
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$17.6
11
Dominant Cluster Factors
Activist/Community Achievements
College Interest: National Selective
Older Retired
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1020
% of All Neighborhoods
2.30%
% 18‐21 year olds
1.50%
9 of 17
New/ Highly Mobile
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
69
This is a stable, upper middle class, heavily Catholic neighborhood of working class families, most of who own modest homes. Residents are
involved all along the vocational spectrum and most have some college, although less than half have degrees. Students attend public high
schools with standard college prep curricula. They involve themselves with AP and honors courses to some extent, score in the mid-range on
admission tests and have relatively low educational goals. They apply to a fair number of non-selective publics and moderately selective privates,
some will look out of state, and most will seek financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$88.1
7
% of Population college-aged
7%
18
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
521
14
% Adults w/ professional jobs
42%
11
% of Students 1st generation
40%
20
Mean SAT Math Score
534
14
% Speaking English only
89%
12
% likely to apply out of state
37%
15
Mean SAT Writing Score
516
13
% of Population non-White
8%
30
% interested in Financial Aid
65%
17
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$19.0
8
Dominant Cluster Factors
Work/vocational Achievements
Sectarian
Good Standardized Testers
College Interest: Small Residential
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
2340
% of All Neighborhoods
5.30%
% 18‐21 year olds
4.00%
Neighborhood
Cluster
70
Modestly affluent and highly-educated, this is a neighborhood of professionals where most families own relatively expensive homes. Almost all
parents have some college with a majority holding graduate degrees. Students are most likely in public schools and consistently excel
academically.
academically They take full advantage of AP and honors coursework, at or near the top on standardized tests, and have exceedingly high
coursework
tests
educational goals. They are highly mobile and submit a reasonable number of applications to selective private across the country. A majority will
be seeking some financial assistance.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$86.4
8
% of Population college-aged
7%
16
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
598
1
% Adults w/ professional jobs
52%
4
% of Students 1st generation
17%
33
Mean SAT Math Score
613
% Speaking English only
87%
13
% likely to apply out of state
65%
2
% of Population non-White
12%
24
% interested in Financial Aid
61%
1
Mean SAT Writing Score
24
588
2
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$21.3
2
Dominant Cluster Factors
Higher Ability
Academic Achievements
Coed
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1243
% of All Neighborhoods
2.80%
% 18‐21 year olds
3.60%
10 of 17
College Interest: National Selective
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
71
This is a fairly low income, largely African-American community with children present in many households. Predominantly blue collar, home
ownership is low and most parents have not completed college. Students are generally enrolled in public schools where they pursue fairly general
curricula. They have very low admission test scores and only a few access AP and honors level courses. They have average educational goals and
consider non-selective publics and moderately selective privates with financial aid, while willing to consider out-of-state options more often than
not they end up attending colleges in their home state.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$42.7
29
% of Population college-aged
8%
4
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
408
rank
32
% Adults w/ professional jobs
19%
27
% of Students 1st generation
78%
5
Mean SAT Math Score
405
32
% Speaking English only
80%
21
% likely to apply out of state
39%
13
Mean SAT Writing Score
402
32
% of Population non-White
86%
1
% interested in Financial Aid
68%
15
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$15.3
19
Dominant Cluster Factors
Primarily African-American
Black Inner City
Relatively Low Grades
Few AP/Honor
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1334
% of All Neighborhoods
3.00%
% 18‐21 year olds
1.90%
Neighborhood
Cluster
72
This urban, transitional neighborhood is made up of very low income, blue-collar, African-American and Hispanic families. Some families own very
modest homes and, although a few parents are professionals with exposure to higher education, most are not. Students generally attend public
schools and achieve good grades in very general programs. They are very unlikely to have taken AP or honors courses and have very low
programs
standardized test scores. They apply to a reasonable number of colleges, some out of state, which are often large, public, and relatively nonselective. Many see financial aid as a must.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$32.7
33
% of Population college-aged
8%
6
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
397
rank
33
% Adults w/ professional jobs
13%
31
% of Students 1st generation
87%
1
Mean SAT Math Score
399
33
% Speaking English only
73%
25
% likely to apply out of state
31%
18
Mean SAT Writing Score
392
33
% of Population non-White
57%
5
% interested in Financial Aid
47%
28
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$12.0
26
Dominant Cluster Factors
Primarily African-American
Not Community Oriented
College Interest: Large Urban
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
352
% of All Neighborhoods
0.80%
% 18‐21 year olds
0.50%
11 of 17
Weak Standardized Testers
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
73
This is a mixed and relatively diverse urban neighborhood which has many affluent families who generally own homes with above average value.
Parents are mostly professionals and managers, and almost all have some experience with higher education. Students attend mostly public
schools with solid AP/honors curricula of which they take good advantage. Their educational aspirations not the highest and their admission test
scores are modest. They apply to a fair number of somewhat selective colleges, some private and/or religious and most often in state. A majority
will be applying for financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$90.8
6
% of Population college-aged
7%
13
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
514
16
% Adults w/ professional jobs
45%
9
% of Students 1st generation
38%
22
Mean SAT Math Score
528
17
% Speaking English only
78%
23
% likely to apply out of state
29%
23
Mean SAT Writing Score
503
16
% of Population non-White
82%
13
% interested in Financial Aid
62%
23
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$11.5
27
Dominant Cluster Factors
College Prep Culture
Dense Non-Residential
Large Families
Christian Culture
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
236
% of All Neighborhoods
0.50%
% 18‐21 year olds
1.80%
Neighborhood
Cluster
74
This is a low income, predominantly African-American neighborhood where many families own homes of fairly low value. Parents hold blue collar
jobs and only a few have college degrees. Students attend public schools with undistinguished curricula where they tend to focus on activities as
much as academics They will get involved with AP honors coursework but score relatively low on standardized tests. They have moderate
academics.
tests
aspirations and consider public universities with some degree of selectivity, predominantly. Almost all will require financial aid to make college
possible.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$44.1
28
% of Population college-aged
8%
7
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
435
rank
29
% Adults w/ professional jobs
19%
25
% of Students 1st generation
69%
7
Mean SAT Math Score
433
30
% Speaking English only
86%
14
% likely to apply out of state
29%
21
Mean SAT Writing Score
426
30
% of Population non-White
69%
2
% interested in Financial Aid
79%
1
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$10.9
30
Dominant Cluster Factors
Primarily African-American
Athletic Achievements
White Suburban
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
2594
% of All Neighborhoods
5.90%
% 18‐21 year olds
5.70%
12 of 17
Weak Standardized Testers
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
75
The residents of this neighborhood are mostly Hispanic and many speak English as a second language. They are middle income and have jobs
across the vocational spectrum, although most do not hold college degrees. Some students attend religious high schools but most attend public
schools with very broad curricula. They are moderately involved in AP/honors coursework but score below average on admission tests. They
have fairly high aspirations and apply to a measured number of colleges with relatively high selectivity. For most of them financial aid will be very
important.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$50.4
23
% of Population college-aged
7%
24
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
457
rank
27
% Adults w/ professional jobs
23%
23
% of Students 1st generation
67%
8
Mean SAT Math Score
459
27
% Speaking English only
31%
33
% likely to apply out of state
28%
24
Mean SAT Writing Score
448
27
% of Population non-White
26%
10
% interested in Financial Aid
72%
11
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$13.4
23
Dominant Cluster Factors
Puerto Rican/Caribbean ESL
Hispanic/Mexican ESL
Diverse Low Income
Less Educated
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
613
% of All Neighborhoods
1.40%
% 18‐21 year olds
1.20%
Neighborhood
Cluster
76
This neighborhood is well established, somewhat diverse, and solidly middle income. Most parents own their homes, have experience with higher
education, and are well distributed across the vocational spectrum. Students attend public schools with good curricula where they perform well,
often in AP and honors courses. With modest aspirations and mid-range test scores they apply to a small number of moderately selective schools
courses
scores,
within their home state, with a tendency to favor large urban and flagship publics. Many see themselves as having financial need and will be
applying for aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$61.3
16
% of Population college-aged
6%
25
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
509
rank
17
% Adults w/ professional jobs
28%
18
% of Students 1st generation
51%
17
Mean SAT Math Score
514
19
% Speaking English only
82%
19
% likely to apply out of state
27%
28
Mean SAT Writing Score
494
18
% of Population non-White
16%
18
% interested in Financial Aid
64%
21
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$10.7
31
Dominant Cluster Factors
Many AP/Honors Curriculum
College Interest: Large Urban
Less Academic Curriculum
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
3299
% of All Neighborhoods
7.50%
% 18‐21 year olds
5.30%
13 of 17
Residential
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
77
This stable, middle income, blue collar neighborhood is most often found in small towns and distant suburbs with very little diversity. Most
parents own their homes and have at least some college experience. Although some students will attend religious high schools, most are in
public high schools with fairly basic college prep offerings. They take very modest advantage of AP/honors coursework and score just below
average on standardized tests. They tend to have fairly low aspirations, stay in state and consider only slightly selective public and private
colleges. Most will be seeking financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$62.4
15
% of Population college-aged
6%
27
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
492
rank
20
% Adults w/ professional jobs
27%
19
% of Students 1st generation
56%
16
Mean SAT Math Score
502
20
% Speaking English only
90%
10
% likely to apply out of state
26%
29
Mean SAT Writing Score
484
20
% of Population non-White
7%
31
% interested in Financial Aid
75%
6
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$17.4
12
Dominant Cluster Factors
Catholic Culture
Work/vocational Achievements
College Interest: Small Residential
Lower Ability
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1766
% of All Neighborhoods
4.00%
% 18‐21 year olds
2.30%
Neighborhood
Cluster
78
This neighborhood is at the top of the economic heap with top salaries and home values. There is a little diversity among the highly educated,
professional residents, and both students and parents value education. Some students choose private and religious schools but all attend schools
with good academic programs They take advantage of AP and honors coursework and perform near the top on admission tests. They submit a
programs.
tests
prolific number of applications to a variety of colleges, often private, across the country. Although some will apply, financial aid is not a high
priority.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000) $134.4
1
% of Population college-aged
7%
9
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
578
4
% of Students 1st generation
19%
32
Mean SAT Math Score
594
% Adults w/ professional jobs
70%
2
% Speaking English only
84%
18
% likely to apply out of state
56%
5
Mean SAT Writing Score
579
3
% of Population non-White
12%
25
% interested in Financial Aid
39%
31
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$21.2
3
3
Dominant Cluster Factors
Professional and Affluent
Good Standardized Testers
College Interest: Small Private
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1221
% of All Neighborhoods
2.80%
% 18‐21 year olds
1.90%
14 of 17
Highly Educated
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
79
This is a unique, urban, blue collar neighborhood of low income families with very high educational aspirations. It is modestly diverse with parents
who generally have had at least some college. Students attend schools with solid curricula where they take advantage of the AP and honors
offerings. They get good grades; have solidly above average test scores and extremely high aspirations. They look at a modest number of
selective privates and public flagships across the country. Financial aid is sought by most and will play a big role in their attendance.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$40.9
30
% of Population college-aged
7%
10
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
551
rank
9
% Adults w/ professional jobs
18%
29
% of Students 1st generation
41%
19
Mean SAT Math Score
550
10
% Speaking English only
92%
5
% likely to apply out of state
57%
4
Mean SAT Writing Score
536
10
% of Population non-White
20%
15
% interested in Financial Aid
74%
8
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$17.7
10
Dominant Cluster Factors
Residential
Leadership/Organizational Achievements
College Interest: National Selective
Relatively High Grades
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
386
% of All Neighborhoods
0.90%
% 18‐21 year olds
7.00%
Neighborhood
Cluster
80
Lower middle class in terms of income and home ownership, this transitional urban or close in suburban neighborhood is somewhat diverse with
African-American and some newer Asian families. While predominantly professional, parents fall across the vocational spectrum and have at least
some college experience. Students attend predominantly public high schools offering traditional college prep curricula. Their participation in AP
experience
curricula
honors and their performance on admission tests are pretty average. They apply to some selective privates and non-selective publics where many
will seek financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$49.9
24
% of Population college-aged
24%
1
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
527
rank
13
% Adults w/ professional jobs
46%
8
% of Students 1st generation
39%
21
Mean SAT Math Score
534
15
% Speaking English only
85%
17
% likely to apply out of state
39%
12
Mean SAT Writing Score
515
14
% of Population non-White
20%
14
% interested in Financial Aid
65%
18
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$16.6
15
Dominant Cluster Factors
New/ Highly Mobile
Residential
Large Families
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
315
% of All Neighborhoods
0.70%
% 18‐21 year olds
4.00%
15 of 17
White Suburban
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
81
This neighborhood is quite diverse, highly mobile, middle income, and urban with many households having children. Parents work across the
vocational spectrum and most have some college experience. Students attend public high schools and pursue solid academic programs which
include some AP and honors work. They have modest aspirations and perform a bit below average on standardized tests. They tend to file a
reasonable number of applications to mostly in state publics and a few privates. Financial aid is important to most and may be a deciding factor.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$63.0
14
% of Population college-aged
7%
11
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
483
rank
24
% Adults w/ professional jobs
26%
20
% of Students 1st generation
57%
15
Mean SAT Math Score
491
24
% Speaking English only
77%
24
% likely to apply out of state
27%
27
Mean SAT Writing Score
470
24
% of Population non-White
32%
7
% interested in Financial Aid
72%
10
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$11.0
29
Dominant Cluster Factors
Dense Non-Residential
College Prep Culture
Athletic Achievements
Middle Class
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
1889
% of All Neighborhoods
4.30%
% 18‐21 year olds
5.60%
Neighborhood
Cluster
82
This is a lower middle income, economically declining, older, white suburban neighborhood where home values are very low. Many parents have
some experience with college and, although a large proportion is blue collar, they span the vocational spectrum. Students attend public schools
with traditional college prep curricula. They score just slightly below average on admission tests and don t get involved with AP or honors
curricula
don’t
coursework. They have very low educational aspirations and submit a relatively small number of applications to moderately selective institutions.
Financial aid is seen as critical to attending college.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$53.5
21
% of Population college-aged
7%
19
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
491
rank
21
% Adults w/ professional jobs
21%
24
% of Students 1st generation
63%
10
Mean SAT Math Score
496
23
% Speaking English only
92%
4
% likely to apply out of state
29%
22
Mean SAT Writing Score
477
23
% of Population non-White
9%
29
% interested in Financial Aid
75%
5
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$16.4
17
Dominant Cluster Factors
College Interest: Small Residential
Sectarian
Work/vocational Achievements
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
2169
% of All Neighborhoods
4.90%
% 18‐21 year olds
3.00%
16 of 17
Academic Achievements
Descriptor PLUS Educational Neighborhoods -- 2011
Neighborhood
Cluster
83
This traditional neighborhood is suburban and made up of predominantly blue collar families with low incomes and home values. There are some
parents in professional and managerial vocations, and most have at least some college. Students attend high schools with good curricula, get
solid grades, and will get involved in AP and honors courses. With very average test scores and extremely modest aspirations, they do not look
very far a field for colleges; generally seeking public and privates that are not particularly selective. Financial aid will be particularly important as
they see themselves as high need.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
Median family income (x $1000)
$49.3
26
% of Population college-aged
7%
15
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
value
490
rank
22
% Adults w/ professional jobs
19%
26
% of Students 1st generation
59%
13
Mean SAT Math Score
500
21
% Speaking English only
91%
8
% likely to apply out of state
19%
33
Mean SAT Writing Score
474
23
% of Population non-White
14%
19
% interested in Financial Aid
71%
12
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$10.4
33
Dominant Cluster Factors
Focused
Relatively High Grades
Academic Achievements
Distribution of Neighborhood
Number of Neighborhoods
3731
% of All Neighborhoods
8.50%
% 18‐21 year olds
7.90%
17 of 17
Magnet/Focused Curriculum
Descriptor PLUS
Educational Neighborhood Attributes
Attribute
% of
Population
non-White
% of
% of
Population Students 1st
college-aged generation
Mean SAT
Critical
Reading
Score
Mean SAT
Math Score
Mean SAT
Writing
Score
% likely to
apply out of
state
Ave cost of
targeted
colleges (x
$1000)
% interested
in Financial
Aid
Educational Neighborhood
% Adults w/
professional % Speaking
jobs
English only
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
$95.4
$63.6
$92.6
$39.0
$71.6
$35.3
$67.4
$68.2
$54.7
$104.2
$123.9
$59.8
$69.3
$49.8
$45.1
$50.5
$61.0
$57.9
$88.1
$86.4
$42.7
$32.7
$90.8
$44.1
$50.4
$61.3
$62.4
$134.4
$40.9
$49.9
$63.0
$53.5
$49.3
50%
32%
52%
13%
43%
16%
37%
34%
25%
72%
64%
37%
40%
26%
11%
18%
41%
51%
42%
52%
19%
13%
45%
19%
23%
28%
27%
70%
18%
46%
26%
21%
19%
85%
66%
72%
40%
89%
41%
91%
43%
93%
81%
78%
92%
90%
93%
32%
95%
52%
85%
89%
87%
80%
73%
78%
86%
31%
81%
90%
84%
92%
85%
77%
92%
91%
17%
31%
25%
30%
13%
65%
13%
60%
11%
14%
13%
9%
10%
4%
48%
5%
24%
16%
8%
12%
86%
57%
22%
69%
26%
16%
7%
12%
19%
20%
32%
9%
14%
7%
6%
6%
8%
6%
8%
7%
6%
7%
5%
7%
7%
7%
7%
8%
7%
6%
5%
7%
7%
8%
8%
7%
8%
7%
6%
6%
7%
7%
24%
7%
7%
7%
Attribute Value
30%
533
64%
470
33%
544
77%
443
25%
565
84%
411
50%
519
62%
489
36%
562
25%
590
28%
567
24%
595
31%
541
79%
466
85%
433
62%
492
58%
501
31%
558
40%
521
17%
598
78%
408
87%
397
38%
514
69%
435
67%
457
51%
509
56%
492
19%
578
41%
551
39%
527
57%
483
63%
491
59%
490
546
480
561
458
566
420
541
533
561
589
585
596
548
466
440
499
519
552
534
613
405
399
528
433
459
514
502
594
550
534
491
496
500
522
467
544
435
557
405
515
489
545
591
574
576
525
455
432
476
499
543
516
588
402
392
503
426
448
494
484
579
536
515
470
477
474
32%
30%
32%
25%
52%
29%
52%
28%
52%
63%
51%
67%
39%
48%
23%
20%
27%
52%
37%
65%
39%
31%
29%
29%
28%
27%
26%
56%
57%
39%
27%
29%
19%
$12.8
$18.0
$14.6
$10.5
$19.3
$16.3
$19.4
$13.2
$17.0
$24.2
$21.0
$21.0
$14.5
$17.1
$11.0
$14.0
$16.5
$17.6
$19.0
$21.3
$15.3
$12.0
$11.5
$10.9
$13.4
$10.7
$17.4
$21.2
$17.7
$16.6
$11.0
$16.4
$10.4
57%
71%
55%
76%
63%
66%
43%
69%
74%
36%
40%
72%
65%
29%
78%
76%
59%
65%
65%
61%
68%
47%
62%
79%
72%
64%
75%
39%
74%
65%
72%
75%
71%
Educational Neighborhood
Median
family
income (x
$1000)
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
4
13
5
31
9
32
12
11
20
3
2
18
10
25
27
22
17
19
7
8
29
33
6
28
23
16
15
1
30
24
14
21
26
7
17
5
32
10
30
15
16
22
1
3
14
13
21
33
28
12
6
11
4
27
31
9
25
23
18
19
2
29
8
20
24
26
16
27
26
31
11
30
7
29
2
20
22
6
9
3
32
1
28
15
12
13
21
25
23
14
33
19
10
18
5
17
24
4
8
16
8
11
9
22
3
21
4
26
20
23
28
27
33
6
32
12
17
30
24
1
5
13
2
10
18
31
25
15
14
7
29
19
8
30
29
3
28
5
21
26
14
33
12
17
22
20
2
22
31
32
18
16
4
6
13
7
24
25
27
9
10
1
11
19
15
Attribute Rank
27
12
9
25
24
10
6
28
29
6
3
31
18
15
11
23
23
7
30
3
28
5
31
2
25
11
4
26
2
30
12
19
14
18
26
8
20
14
33
1
5
32
1
33
22
16
7
29
8
27
17
17
16
20
32
4
19
9
21
13
15
24
10
21
13
22
12
25
7
28
6
31
13
16
8
4
5
2
11
26
29
22
18
9
14
1
32
33
17
30
27
19
20
3
10
15
24
23
21
12
25
8
28
6
31
15
19
7
1
5
4
11
26
29
22
17
9
13
2
32
33
16
30
27
18
20
3
10
14
24
21
23
17
19
16
30
7
20
9
25
8
3
10
1
14
11
31
32
26
6
15
2
13
18
23
21
24
28
29
5
4
12
27
22
33
25
9
20
32
7
18
6
24
14
1
4
5
21
13
28
22
16
11
8
2
19
26
27
30
23
31
12
3
10
15
29
17
33
26
13
27
3
22
16
29
14
7
32
30
9
19
33
2
4
25
20
17
24
15
28
23
1
11
21
6
31
8
18
10
5
12
High School Cluster Key
This description provides a general overview of the students and
parents associated with this High School Cluster. The description
represents the attributes and factors that are most closely associated
with this cluster and the degree to which each of them influences
college choice behavior.
High School
Cluster
51
This section lists 12 key attributes of the cluster. Each attribute is
displayed with the average value for the cluster and the ranking of this
value among the 29 High School Clusters.
These high schools are predominantly public and serve traditional, blue-collar communities with very low home values. Families are mature
and own their homes but have relatively low incomes. Students often will be the first in their family to graduate from college and have
modest curricular preparation, below average test scores, and low degree aspirations. They submit relatively few applications and set their
sights on low cost, less selective institutions and local community colleges within their home state. Many will be applying for financial aid,
particularly if they are going away to school.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
457
22
% of Students 1st generation
71%
7
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$8.3
29
Mean SAT Math Score
462
23
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
61%
3
% of students non-White
33%
22
Mean SAT Writing Score
445
22
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.91
22
% of families below poverty
14%
8
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.55
18
% likely to apply out of state
14%
29
% interested in Financial Aid
68%
12
Dominant Cluster Factors
Focused/Early Decision
Few AP/Honors
College Interest: Local Technical
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
859
% of All High Schools
2.56%
These are 4 of the factors that had the most impact in
determining the make‐up of the cluster.
The statistics and map provide a sense of the magnitude
and distribution of the cluster.
Cost Not an Object
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
51
These high schools are predominantly public and serve traditional, blue-collar communities with very low home values. Families are mature and
own their homes but have relatively low incomes. Students often will be the first in their family to graduate from college and have modest
curricular preparation, below average test scores, and low degree aspirations. They submit relatively few applications and set their sights on low
cost, less selective institutions and local community colleges within their home state. Many will be applying for financial aid, particularly if they are
going away to school.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
457
22
% of Students 1st generation
71%
7
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$8.3
29
Mean SAT Math Score
462
23
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
61%
3
% of students non-White
33%
22
Mean SAT Writing Score
445
22
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.91
22
% of families below poverty
14%
8
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.55
18
% likely to apply out of state
14%
29
% interested in Financial Aid
68%
12
Dominant Cluster Factors
Focused/Early Decision
Few AP/Honors
College Interest: Local Technical
Cost Not an Object
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
859
% of All High Schools
2.56%
High School
Cluster
52
The high schools in this cluster are primarily religious or private and serve populations which are well-educated with a significant Hispanic
influence. Although incomes are only slightly above average, families tend to own their own homes. Frequently dealing with English as a second
language, students have access to good academic curricula and take advantage of AP/honors coursework but have slightly below average test
scores. They are highly mobile and aspire to high levels of educational attainment generally at selective private or flagship public institutions with
relatively high costs…financial aid is seen as a must.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
496
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
rank
16
value
rank
% of Students 1st generation
35%
23
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$22.4
rank
3
Mean SAT Math Score
489
17
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
48%
24
% of students non-White
99%
1
Mean SAT Writing Score
487
16
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
1.15
4
% of families below poverty
9%
16
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.15
13
% likely to apply out of state
81%
1
% interested in Financial Aid
77%
3
Dominant Cluster Factors
Puerto Rican/Caribbean ESL
Strong Academic Curriculum
College Interest: National Selective
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
106
% of All High Schools
0.32%
1 of 15
Weak Standardized Testers
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
53
These high schools are often religiously affiliated and serve middle class communities with a mix of professional, managerial and blue-collar
households. Most of the families have some acquaintance with college although only a modest proportion includes a college graduate. Although
students tend to get good grades, their test scores are below average and their involvement in AP and honors courses is minimal. Their degree
aspirations are quite low and their college choices tend to less selective and lower cost church-related institutions close to home. Many will be
applying for financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
484
18
% of Students 1st generation
51%
13
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$11.4
Mean SAT Math Score
471
22
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
61%
4
% of students non-White
38%
26
19
Mean SAT Writing Score
470
18
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.54
23
% of families below poverty
8%
17
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.78
20
% likely to apply out of state
28%
25
% interested in Financial Aid
62%
16
Dominant Cluster Factors
Religious Curriculum
Few AP/Honors
College Interest: Local Technical
Lower Ability
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
1011
% of All High Schools
3.01%
High School
Cluster
54
These high schools serve predominantly rural, working-class African-American and Hispanic families at the lowest end of the economic scale. Few
parents have any experience with college. Students have access to a general curriculum which has few AP or honors opportunities; their test
scores are at or near the bottom. Although they are willing to look out of state and to apply to moderately selective institutions, as well as local twof
year and technical colleges, students from these schools seem to have low aspirations and little guidance or information regarding financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
371
rank
28
value
% of Students 1st generation
91%
rank
1
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$13.5
rank
21
Mean SAT Math Score
376
29
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
55%
15
% of students non-White
96%
Mean SAT Writing Score
366
29
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.32
27
% of families below poverty
22%
1
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.28
28
% likely to apply out of state
33%
20
% interested in Financial Aid
38%
24
3
Dominant Cluster Factors
Primarily African-American
College Interest: Small Private
Black Inner City
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
433
% of All High Schools
1.29%
2 of 15
Not Athletic Participant
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
55
The high schools in this cluster are primarily private or religiously affiliated and serve predominantly male, racially mixed populations from homes
with modestly above average incomes. Most parents have attended college and hold predominantly professional or managerial positions.
Although education is a community value, student participation in AP and honors courses, standardized test scores, and aspirations beyond high
school are all below average. Willing to consider going out-of-state, students tend toward moderately priced and relatively selective institutions.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
481
19
% of Students 1st generation
46%
18
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$16.1
Mean SAT Math Score
489
18
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
56%
11
% of students non-White
66%
16
14
Mean SAT Writing Score
469
19
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.47
24
% of families below poverty
8%
18
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.65
21
% likely to apply out of state
39%
13
% interested in Financial Aid
44%
22
Dominant Cluster Factors
College Prep School
Coed
College Interest: Lower Cost Satellite public
Relatively Low Grades
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
949
% of All High Schools
2.83%
High School
Cluster
56
These high schools, sometimes religious, serve solidly middle class, racially mixed, and slightly older communities with a mix of professional,
managerial and blue-collar households and may have a strong athletic traditions. Most families have a parent with at least some college experience.
Although not involved in many AP or honors courses, students have access to a math science curriculum and perform at an above average level on
standardized tests. While not applying to many institutions they tend towards selective privates with higher costs, quite often outside their home
state. Interest in financial aid is moderate.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
508
rank
value
12
% of Students 1st generation
40%
rank
19
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$20.5
rank
7
Mean SAT Math Score
536
9
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
51%
20
% of students non-White
43%
17
Mean SAT Writing Score
505
12
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.44
25
% of families below poverty
9%
13
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.62
22
% likely to apply out of state
73%
3
% interested in Financial Aid
49%
19
Dominant Cluster Factors
Athletic Achievements
Not Community Oriented
Relatively Low Grades
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
969
% of All High Schools
2.89%
3 of 15
Few AP/Honors
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
57
The high schools in this cluster are overwhelmingly public and serve predominantly low income, urban, African-American communities. Although
there are some professionals, these are blue-collar families with very only a few college graduates among them. Students tend to be active in their
schools, and avail themselves of AP and honors opportunities, although their standardized test performance is below average. Highly dependent
on financial aid, they are likely to stay in state and apply to less selective publics.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
435
24
% of Students 1st generation
69%
8
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$11.1
27
Mean SAT Math Score
434
26
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
57%
9
% of students non-White
82%
10
Mean SAT Writing Score
425
24
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.80
15
% of families below poverty
14%
7
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.34
11
% likely to apply out of state
29%
22
% interested in Financial Aid
79%
2
Dominant Cluster Factors
Ethnic Activities
Primarily African-American
Black Inner City
Weak Standardized Testers
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
1697
% of All High Schools
5.06%
High School
Cluster
58
These high schools often serve very wealthy non-Christian religious communities which place a high value on education. Parents are most often
professionals and have at least a baccalaureate degree. Students have high aspirations and take advantage of the AP and honors coursework
offered. Their standardized test scores are well above average. They apply to a number of institutions, mostly highly selective privates pretty
ff
f
evenly divided between in-state and out-of-state. There is only a moderate interest in financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
577
rank
value
5
% of Students 1st generation
40%
rank
20
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$20.5
rank
6
Mean SAT Math Score
592
7
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
45%
26
% of students non-White
27%
24
Mean SAT Writing Score
580
3
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.82
12
% of families below poverty
4%
28
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.44
8
% likely to apply out of state
51%
9
% interested in Financial Aid
32%
26
Dominant Cluster Factors
Jewish Culture
Professional and Affluent
College Interest: Private Selective
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
261
% of All High Schools
0.78%
4 of 15
Coed
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
59
These are public high schools serving older, economically depressed, white, blue-collar, suburban communities. While a majority of parents have
some college, of the small proportion who have earned degrees most have also earned graduate degrees and are professionals or managers.
Students tend to perform well in the classroom, take modest advantage of the advanced courses offered, and have very modest aspirations and
standardized test scores. They don’t apply to many institutions, but tend to favor less selective publics and community colleges in their home
state. Financial aid will be a large factor.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
489
17
% of Students 1st generation
62%
10
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$11.5
Mean SAT Math Score
499
15
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
65%
1
% of students non-White
18%
25
29
Mean SAT Writing Score
473
15
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.79
16
% of families below poverty
9%
12
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.35
10
% likely to apply out of state
19%
28
% interested in Financial Aid
74%
6
Dominant Cluster Factors
Relatively High Grades
Working Class
College Interest: Lower Cost Satellite public
Non-Sectarian Curriculum
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
5405
% of All High Schools
16.11%
High School
Cluster
60
The high schools in this cluster are primarily private or sectarian; serving mostly women with professional, college-educated parents who are often
from non-Christian communities. Household incomes and home values are above average. Students are academically oriented and perform well in
class and on standardized tests, although they are generally uninvolved in AP and honors coursework. They tend to make a few focused
applications, usually to moderately priced, relatively selective privates. They tend to stay close to home and have a below average interest in
financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
rank
549
6
value
% of Students 1st generation
61%
rank
11
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$17.2
rank
14
Mean SAT Math Score
523
12
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
55%
14
% of students non-White
30%
Mean SAT Writing Score
544
8
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.42
26
% of families below poverty
9%
14
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.59
24
% likely to apply out of state
23%
27
% interested in Financial Aid
33%
25
23
Dominant Cluster Factors
Single Gender
Jewish Culture
Cost Not an Object
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
159
% of All High Schools
0.47%
5 of 15
Not Athletic Participant
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
61
These are predominantly private high schools serving older, racially-mixed, inner-city communities where some of the population deals with
English as a second language. There is an almost equal split between professional, managerial, and blue-collar occupations. Students are exposed
to college prep curricula but not AP and honors courses. Standardized test scores are below average and lowest on language-related sections.
They aspire beyond the baccalaureate and apply to a small number of moderately selective, private schools. They seem disinterested in financial
aid despite very average family incomes, which may suggest that only the most affluent go on to college.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
370
29
% of Students 1st generation
85%
2
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$19.2
Mean SAT Math Score
485
19
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
51%
21
% of students non-White
89%
10
6
Mean SAT Writing Score
408
26
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.14
29
% of families below poverty
12%
9
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.08
29
% likely to apply out of state
33%
19
% interested in Financial Aid
9%
29
Dominant Cluster Factors
Small Private
Strong Academic Curriculum
Other Than Christian Culture
Not Athletic Participant
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
303
% of All High Schools
0.90%
High School
Cluster
62
The high schools in this cluster serve predominantly lower middle class, bilingual Hispanic families with strong traditional values. Many parents
have had some experience in higher education which is reflected in a mix of professional, managerial, and blue-collar occupations. Students take a
range of college prep offerings and f
frequently have access to AP and honors level courses, but their standardized test results are below average.
f
ff
Moderately mobile, they tend towards lower cost, relatively selective privates where financial aid will be important.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
473
rank
value
20
rank
% of Students 1st generation
59%
12
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$14.8
rank
19
Mean SAT Math Score
474
20
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
47%
25
% of students non-White
92%
Mean SAT Writing Score
463
20
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.93
8
% of families below poverty
11%
10
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.71
4
% likely to apply out of state
34%
18
% interested in Financial Aid
67%
13
5
Dominant Cluster Factors
Diverse Low Income
Hispanic
Other Than Mexican
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
433
% of All High Schools
1.29%
6 of 15
Non-Religious Activities
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
63
These public high schools serve an inner-city mix of non-white populations about half of whom speak English as a second language. Often with
younger children, the parents have below average incomes, generally do not own their homes, have completed high school or some college, and
are in blue-collar or lower level professional jobs. Students have moderate educational goals and are involved in some AP and honors coursework,
but score consistently below average on admission tests. They tend to look at in-state publics or reasonably priced and moderately selective
privates, from which they will expect financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
427
25
% of Students 1st generation
77%
6
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$15.0
Mean SAT Math Score
440
25
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
52%
18
% of students non-White
85%
18
9
Mean SAT Writing Score
422
25
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.73
17
% of families below poverty
16%
6
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.94
17
% likely to apply out of state
28%
24
% interested in Financial Aid
72%
8
Dominant Cluster Factors
Hispanic
African-American
Less Educated
Relatively Low Grades
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
809
% of All High Schools
2.41%
High School
Cluster
64
The high schools in this cluster are mostly public and serve predominantly younger, Asian families, many of whom are bilingual. The parents have
broad experience with higher education, well above average incomes, and hold professional or managerial positions. Students pursue both
math/science and liberal arts curricula take full advantage of AP and honors courses, and score well on standardized tests. Although not overly
curricula,
courses
tests
mobile and with only an average interest in financial aid, they are cost conscious in their consideration and will likely apply at many different
colleges across a range of selectivity.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
542
9
% of Students 1st generation
50%
15
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$16.6
Mean SAT Math Score
606
2
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
49%
23
% of students non-White of students non-White
%
89%
15
Mean SAT Writing Score
547
7
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
1.24
2
% of families below poverty families below poverty
7%
21
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.45
7
% likely to apply out of state
37%
14
% interested in Financial Aiderested in Financial Aid
57%
18
7
Dominant Cluster Factors
Large Asian ESL population
College Prep School
College Interest: Private Selective
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
638
% of All High Schools
1.90%
7 of 15
Non-Sectarian
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
65
These public schools serve relatively diverse, close-in suburbs where affluent younger families with above average incomes have recently moved
from the city. Parents are primarily professionals and managers, although there also is a sizeable blue-collar population; most have at least some
college experience. Students have modest aspirations and standardized test score but pursue solid academic curricula including a good number of
AP and honors courses. They tend towards selective public institutions including in-state flagships and have an average interest in financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
503
14
% of Students 1st generation
47%
17
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$11.6
Mean SAT Math Score
515
13
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
59%
7
% of students non-White
43%
24
16
Mean SAT Writing Score
491
15
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
1.01
7
% of families below poverty
7%
22
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.65
5
% likely to apply out of state
28%
23
% interested in Financial Aid
65%
14
Dominant Cluster Factors
Large Families
College Prep Culture
Non-Sectarian
New/ Highly Mobile
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
2779
% of All High Schools
8.29%
High School
Cluster
66
The high schools in this cluster serve racially-mixed middle class communities with younger children. Most parents have some acquaintance with,
if not a degree from, high education and hold jobs from professional to blue-collar. Students are disproportionately women and are involved in a
number of extra-curricular activities. They have an academic orientation but do not evidence strong disciplinary interests or educational
aspirations; their standardized test performances are not much beyond average. Their college choices are generally less selective, modestly priced
privates where they will most likely be seeking financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
515
rank
11
value
% of Students 1st generation
50%
rank
16
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$13.5
rank
22
Mean SAT Math Score
498
16
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
61%
5
% of students non-White
37%
20
Mean SAT Writing Score
494
13
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.72
18
% of families below poverty
9%
15
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.15
14
% likely to apply out of state
37%
15
% interested in Financial Aid
73%
7
Dominant Cluster Factors
Activist/Community Achievements
Few AP/Honors
Not Athletic Participant
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
1255
% of All High Schools
3.74%
8 of 15
Not Leadership Oriented
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
67
The schools in this cluster are most often religiously affiliated and predominantly serve women from older upper middle class communities. Most
parents have at least some college and are either professionals or managers. Students are academically oriented and involved in a number of
activities, their curricula are solid in both math/science and AP/honors, and they score above average on standardized tests. They have fairly high
educational aspirations, are relatively mobile, and apply to a good number of selective privates where financial aid will be sought by many.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
546
7
% of Students 1st generation
37%
21
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$20.1
8
Mean SAT Math Score
526
11
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
54%
16
% of students non-White
41%
18
Mean SAT Writing Score
547
6
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
1.08
5
% of families below poverty
7%
20
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.84
3
% likely to apply out of state
48%
10
% interested in Financial Aid
69%
11
Dominant Cluster Factors
Single Gender
Leadership/Organizational Achievements
College Interest: National Selective
Art Achievements
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
1558
% of All High Schools
4.65%
High School
Cluster
68
Almost exclusively religious, and predominantly Catholic, these high schools serve communities with extensive home ownership and household
incomes well above average. Almost all parents have some college and most are either professionals or managers. Students are active in their
communities and athletics, and tend to have moderate educational aspirations, solid involvement in AP and honors coursework, and good above
average test scores. They apply to a fair number of schools, more in-state than out, and mostly selective, moderately-priced privates and sectarian
colleges. Financial aid is on the minds of a majority.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
540
rank
value
10
% of Students 1st generation
31%
rank
25
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$19.0
rank
11
Mean SAT Math Score
541
8
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
56%
12
% of students non-White
26%
Mean SAT Writing Score
537
9
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.91
10
% of families below poverty
5%
25
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.60
6
% likely to apply out of state
41%
12
% interested in Financial Aid
62%
17
25
Dominant Cluster Factors
Catholic Culture
Financially Constrained
Highly Educated
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
854
% of All High Schools
2.55%
9 of 15
Coed
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
69
These high schools serve very low income, predominantly African-American communities. Although the largest proportion of parents hold blue
collar job and have only a high school education, there is also a noticeable professional and managerial presence. Students tend to be active in
school and have an academic orientation, although participation in advanced course work is quite low and test scores are near the bottom. Some
students will look out of state at somewhat selective, moderately priced privates, but many will choose a public two or four college close to home.
Financial aid will be essential for most.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
395
27
% of Students 1st generation
79%
4
% of students non-White
92%
Mean SAT Math Score
390
28
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
56%
13
% of families below poverty
19%
4
3
Mean SAT Writing Score
390
28
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.60
21
% interested in Financial Aid
74%
5
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.49
26
% likely to apply out of state
36%
16
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$14.2
20
Dominant Cluster Factors
Single Gender
Primarily African-American
Black Inner City
Less Educated
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
705
% of All High Schools
2.10%
High School
Cluster
70
These primarily public schools serve established, very affluent suburban communities. Parents overwhelmingly are in professional or managerial
positions, with over half having a degree beyond the baccalaureate. Students have access to strong curricula, take advantage of AP and honors
coursework, are active and involved, and perform very well on standardized tests. Overwhelmingly committed to earning a degree, they send
applications to many highly selective, public and private colleges both in and out of state. Despite the costs associated with their college choices,
slightly less than one-half will seek financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
581
rank
3
value
rank
% of Students 1st generation
22%
29
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$21.0
rank
5
Mean SAT Math Score
595
5
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
50%
22
% of students non-White
33%
21
Mean SAT Writing Score
580
2
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
1.23
3
% of families below poverty
4%
29
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.91
2
% likely to apply out of state
56%
8
% interested in Financial Aid
48%
20
Dominant Cluster Factors
Professional and Affluent
Activist/Community Achievements
Good Standardized Testers
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
1291
% of All High Schools
3.85%
10 of 15
National Selective
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
71
The high schools in this cluster, about one-third of which are private or religiously affiliated, serve very low income Hispanic communities with lots
of children. Most parents have had at least some college but largest proportion is in blue-collar occupations. Students tend towards softer
coursework but perform well in them; a few get involved with AP and honors courses. Their standardized test scores are near the bottom. They
tend to be rather focused in their college choices often looking at either public flagships or somewhat selective, moderately-priced privates where
financial aid would be a must.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
412
26
% of Students 1st generation
68%
9
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$13.2
Mean SAT Math Score
400
27
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
52%
19
% of students non-White
98%
23
2
Mean SAT Writing Score
392
27
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.72
19
% of families below poverty
18%
4
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.49
27
% likely to apply out of state
57%
7
% interested in Financial Aid
80%
1
Dominant Cluster Factors
Puerto Rican/Caribbean ESL
College Interest: Flagship Public
Focused/Early Decision
Few AP/Honors
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
187
% of All High Schools
0.56%
High School
Cluster
72
These schools, which are predominantly Christian affiliated and may include homeschoolers, serve upper middle class communities where most
families own their homes. Parents work in a variety of vocations across the spectrum and almost all have at least some experience with higher
education. Students generally have are exposed to good to above average curricula, are involved in AP and honors coursework, and attain above
average standardized test scores. Their educational aspirations are very modest; they apply to fewer schools than most and generally consider less
selective, private, church-related institutions. Their interest in financial aid is about average.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
544
rank
8
value
% of Students 1st generation
32%
rank
24
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$15.6
rank
17
Mean SAT Math Score
528
10
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
63%
2
% of students non-White
25%
27
Mean SAT Writing Score
527
10
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.82
11
% of families below poverty
6%
24
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.10
15
% likely to apply out of state
35%
17
% interested in Financial Aid
64%
15
Dominant Cluster Factors
Religious Activities
Christian Culture
College Interest: Sectarian
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
2221
% of All High Schools
6.62%
11 of 15
Relatively High Grades
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
73
The schools in this cluster are generally public and serve urban families with modest incomes and lots of children. Although there is some
diversity, families are largely blue collar, with large Mexican and other Hispanic populations, speak English as a second language, and have little or
no experience with college. Although they test below average, students avail themselves of academic opportunities and frequently seek out AP and
honors coursework. They apply to a reasonable number of public two and four year colleges, mostly within their home state, along with some less
selective and relatively low cost privates. Financial aid is seen as being a key to attendance.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
438
23
% of Students 1st generation
80%
3
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$10.6
Mean SAT Math Score
451
24
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
58%
8
% of students non-White
89%
28
8
Mean SAT Writing Score
435
23
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
1.03
6
% of families below poverty
17%
5
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.37
9
% likely to apply out of state
24%
26
% interested in Financial Aid
76%
4
Dominant Cluster Factors
Mexican
Large Families
Less Educated
Diverse Low Income
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
1212
% of All High Schools
3.61%
High School
Cluster
74
These schools are most often private and serve highly educated, relatively small, middle class families. They are more likely to be professional than
blue collar, and the largest ethnic group is Asian. Students seek out strong curricula, although their involvement in AP and honors courses is
modest. They have extremely high aspirations and score at or near the top on standardized tests. They are highly mobile and apply to a number of
institutions, generally to some of the most selective and expensive private colleges. Despite only modest income levels, their interest in financial
aid is slightly below average.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
579
rank
4
value
% of Students 1st generation
30%
rank
26
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$28.1
rank
1
Mean SAT Math Score
654
1
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
34%
29
% of students non-White
80%
11
Mean SAT Writing Score
579
4
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.80
14
% of families below poverty
10%
11
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.61
23
% likely to apply out of state
76%
2
% interested in Financial Aid
46%
21
Dominant Cluster Factors
Large Asian ESL population
College Interest: Private Selective
Higher Ability
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
886
% of All High Schools
2.64%
12 of 15
Leadership/Organizational Achievements
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
75
The schools in this cluster are overwhelmingly public and represent well established small town and rural communities where almost everyone
owns a home and households have comfortable incomes. Most parents have traditional values, some experience with college and represent the
breadth of the vocational spectrum. Students tend towards basic college prep curricula and only modestly get involved in AP and honors level
coursework. Their educational aspirations are low and they are very average testers. They tend to seek colleges close to home that are somewhat
selective and moderately priced, where financial aid will be available.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
502
15
% of Students 1st generation
51%
14
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$17.4
Mean SAT Math Score
514
14
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
57%
10
% of students non-White
20%
13
28
Mean SAT Writing Score
494
14
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.71
20
% of families below poverty
5%
27
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.32
12
% likely to apply out of state
31%
21
% interested in Financial Aid
71%
10
Dominant Cluster Factors
Multiple Apps
Athletic Achievements
College Interest: Sectarian
Lower Ability
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
1967
% of All High Schools
5.86%
High School
Cluster
76
Overwhelmingly private, the schools in this cluster serve, somewhat racially/ethnically mixed, upper income families with few children. Parents are
almost all professionals or managers and highly educated. Students have good curricula which include solid math and science, and some AP and
honors level courses. They have test scores at or near the top and generally aspire to education beyond the baccalaureate. They are willing to
travel and consider a large number of colleges, generally highly selective and expensive privates where only some will apply for financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
584
rank
2
value
% of Students 1st generation
32%
rank
23
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$27.6
rank
2
Mean SAT Math Score
600
3
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
41%
28
% of students non-White
50%
13
Mean SAT Writing Score
587
1
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.81
13
% of families below poverty
5%
26
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
1.06
16
% likely to apply out of state
72%
4
% interested in Financial Aid
28%
27
Dominant Cluster Factors
Affluent
College Prep School
College Interest: Small Private
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
476
% of All High Schools
1.42%
13 of 15
Older Retired
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
77
The schools in this cluster are mostly private and serve highly mobile, mixed inner-city and urban immigrant neighborhoods with significant
diversity. Although a significant proportion of the community has very low incomes, parents are most frequently professionals and have college
degrees. Students, often dealing with English as a second language, tend towards humanities and social studies courses with some AP and honors
work. Their language-based test scores are average, while their math scores are near the top. They have high educational aspirations, are willing to
go away to college, and apply to mainly highly selective, private institutions where many will apply for financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
508
13
% of Students 1st generation
30%
27
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$22.1
4
Mean SAT Math Score
595
4
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
45%
27
% of students non-White
75%
12
Mean SAT Writing Score
518
11
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.92
9
% of families below poverty
19%
2
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.80
19
% likely to apply out of state
64%
5
% interested in Financial Aid
39%
23
Dominant Cluster Factors
New/ Highly Mobile
Large Asian ESL population
Black Inner City
Higher Ability
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
72
% of All High Schools
0.21%
High School
Cluster
78
These schools serve small towns and outlying middle class suburbs with little diversity where many people own homes of moderate value. Parents
have had some exposure to higher education and, although a significant proportion is blue collar, they pursue a variety of vocations. Students tend
towards very traditional curricula without much AP/honors content, have relatively low educational aspirations, and score below average on
standardized tests. They will look beyond their home state and do apply to a number of less selective privates. They express relatively little interest
in financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
468
rank
21
value
% of Students 1st generation
79%
rank
5
value
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$18.1
rank
12
Mean SAT Math Score
473
21
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
60%
6
% of students non-White
43%
15
Mean SAT Writing Score
458
21
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
0.24
28
% of families below poverty
8%
19
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
0.53
25
% likely to apply out of state
48%
11
% interested in Financial Aid
22%
28
Dominant Cluster Factors
College Prep School
Other Than Christian Culture
Small Private
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
668
% of All High Schools
1.99%
14 of 15
Not Athletic Participant
Descriptor PLUS High School Clusters -- 2011
High School
Cluster
79
10.1%
The schools in this cluster are almost all public and serve solid, highly educated, middle class communities, perhaps with a local high education
presence. Parents almost all have some college experience with many holding post-baccalaureate degrees and pursuing professional or managerial
vocations. Students tend towards leadership opportunities while pursuing good grades in curricula with lots of AP and honors coursework. They
have high aspirations that often include post-graduate work, and score at or near the top on standardized tests. They are focused in their college
choices, willing to venture out of state, and concentrating on selective privates and flagship publics with good financial aid.
Values & Rankings of Key Attributes
value
rank
value
rank
value
rank
Mean SAT Critical Reading Score
585
1
% of Students 1st generation
27%
28
Ave cost targeted colleges (x $1000)
$19.3
9
Mean SAT Math Score
594
6
Ave Admit Rate at Targeted Colleges
53%
17
% of students non-White
26%
26
Mean SAT Writing Score
570
5
Ave Number of AP Exams per Student
1.94
1
% of families below poverty
6%
23
Ave Number of Advanced Courses
2.55
1
% likely to apply out of state
61%
6
% interested in Financial Aid
71%
9
Dominant Cluster Factors
Higher Ability
College Interest: National Selective
College Interest: Flagship Public
Distribution of High Schools
Number of High Schools
3378
% of All High Schools
10.07%
15 of 15
Leadership/Organizational Achievements
Descriptor PLUS
High School Cluster Attributes
Attribute
Mean SAT
Writing
Score
High School Cluster
Ave Cost of
% of
Targeted
% of families % interested
Colleges (x students nonin Financial
below
$1000)
Aid
poverty
White
Mean SAT
Math Score
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
457
496
484
371
481
508
435
577
489
549
370
473
427
542
503
515
546
540
395
581
412
544
438
579
502
584
508
468
585
462
489
471
376
489
536
434
592
499
523
485
474
440
606
515
498
526
541
390
595
400
528
451
654
514
600
595
473
594
445
487
470
366
469
505
425
580
473
544
408
463
422
547
491
494
547
537
390
580
392
527
435
579
494
587
518
458
570
0.9
1.2
0.8
0.3
0.7
0.6
1.3
1.4
1.3
0.6
0.1
1.7
0.9
1.5
1.7
1.1
1.8
1.6
0.5
1.9
0.5
1.1
1.4
0.6
1.3
1.1
0.8
0.5
2.6
0.6
1.1
0.5
0.3
0.5
0.4
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.4
0.1
0.9
0.7
1.2
1.0
0.7
1.1
0.9
0.6
1.2
0.7
0.8
1.0
0.8
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.2
1.9
Attribute Value
14%
71%
81%
35%
28%
51%
33%
91%
39%
46%
73%
40%
29%
69%
51%
40%
19%
62%
23%
61%
33%
85%
34%
59%
28%
77%
37%
50%
28%
47%
37%
50%
48%
37%
41%
31%
36%
79%
56%
22%
57%
68%
35%
32%
24%
80%
76%
30%
31%
51%
72%
32%
64%
30%
48%
79%
61%
27%
61%
48%
61%
55%
56%
51%
57%
45%
65%
55%
51%
47%
52%
49%
59%
61%
54%
56%
56%
50%
52%
63%
58%
34%
57%
41%
45%
60%
53%
$8.3
$22.4
$11.4
$13.5
$16.1
$20.5
$11.1
$20.5
$11.5
$17.2
$19.2
$14.8
$15.0
$16.6
$11.6
$13.5
$20.1
$19.0
$14.2
$21.0
$13.2
$15.6
$10.6
$28.1
$17.4
$27.6
$22.1
$18.1
$19.3
33%
99%
38%
96%
46%
43%
82%
27%
18%
30%
89%
92%
86%
89%
43%
37%
41%
26%
92%
33%
98%
25%
89%
80%
20%
50%
75%
43%
26%
14%
9%
8%
22%
8%
9%
14%
4%
9%
9%
12%
11%
16%
7%
6%
9%
7%
5%
19%
4%
18%
6%
17%
10%
5%
5%
19%
8%
6%
68%
77%
62%
38%
44%
49%
79%
32%
74%
33%
9%
67%
72%
57%
65%
73%
69%
62%
74%
48%
80%
64%
76%
46%
71%
28%
39%
22%
71%
High School Cluster
Ave Admit
Rate at
Targeted
Colleges
Mean SAT
Critical
Reading
Score
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
22
16
18
28
19
12
24
5
17
6
29
20
25
9
14
11
7
10
27
3
26
8
23
4
15
2
13
21
1
23
17
22
29
18
9
26
7
15
12
19
20
25
2
13
16
11
8
28
5
27
10
24
1
14
3
4
21
6
22
16
18
29
19
12
24
3
17
8
26
20
25
7
15
13
6
9
28
2
27
10
23
4
14
1
11
21
5
18
13
20
28
21
22
11
8
10
24
29
4
17
7
5
14
3
6
26
2
27
15
9
23
12
16
19
25
1
22
4
23
27
24
25
15
12
16
26
29
8
17
2
7
18
5
10
21
3
19
11
6
14
20
13
9
28
1
Attribute Rank
29
7
1
22
25
13
20
1
13
18
3
19
22
8
9
20
28
10
27
11
19
2
18
12
24
6
14
15
23
17
15
16
10
21
12
25
16
4
8
29
7
9
17
24
26
3
2
26
21
14
4
23
5
27
11
5
6
28
3
24
4
15
11
20
9
26
1
14
21
25
18
23
7
5
16
12
13
22
19
2
8
29
10
28
27
6
17
29
3
26
21
16
7
27
6
25
14
10
19
18
15
24
22
8
11
20
5
23
17
28
1
13
2
4
12
9
22
1
19
3
14
17
10
24
29
23
6
5
9
7
16
20
18
25
4
21
2
27
8
11
28
13
12
15
26
8
16
17
1
18
13
7
28
12
14
9
10
6
21
22
15
20
25
3
29
4
24
5
11
27
26
2
19
23
12
3
16
24
22
19
2
26
6
25
29
13
8
18
14
7
11
17
5
20
1
15
4
21
10
27
23
28
9
% of
Ave Number Ave Number % likely to
of Advanced of AP Exams apply out of Students 1st
generation
state
per Student
Courses
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