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UNIT 4 SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

OVERVIEW• To show the significance between the power money can make between schools, we

compared an inner city school, Northland, and our school, Westerville North. Comparing these two schools will show how since the Industrial Revolution and the wealthier individuals moving away from the city has impacted the opportunities and the success for some inner city schools. There is more wealth in the suburbs and it shows with the statistics between the two schools and their apperances. Starting with exterior appearances, North looks brighter and more welcoming. Once inside, North is more colorful.

PICTURES OF BOTH HIGHSCOOLS

STUDENT BODY• There are approximately 1500 students at North and 1000 at northland

• Northland is 88% minority compared to North which is 33%

• 64% of Northland’s students are economically disadvantaged and only 22% of North’s students are economically disadvantaged.

ACCADEMICS• 74% are proficient in reading and 67% are proficient in math at Northland

• 89% are proficient in reading and 91% are proficient in math at North

• 79% is the graduation rate at Northland compared to 92% at North

• 43% of North graduates are college ready and only 5% are college ready at Northland

• North average ACT:24 average SAT:1094

• Northland average ACT:17 average SAT:908

• Great schools rated North an 6/10 and gave Northland a 3/10

WHY IS THIS THE CASE?• Northland is one of 21 CCS, Westerville North is only 1 of 3 Highschools

• Northland HS doesn’t have the finical ability a School like North has

• Kids that attend Northland tend to lack the motivation in school

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WAYS TO IMPROVE • More hands on learning for Northland

• Show importance to education

• Change the look of the school to make it feel more welcoming. A brighter more colorful school will change the attitude of the students within the building. Having a dim school puts a sadder mood

• Make sure the teachers are not only qualified but also enthusiastic to be teaching. If teachers are excited it will make learning better for the students and more enjoyable.

SOURCES• http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/ohio/districts/westerville-city/

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• http://www.greatschools.org/ohio/westerville/1641-Westerville-North-High-School/quality/#Footnotes