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School Comparison

Independence High
vs.
Milpitas Middle College High

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

Independence High
Milpitas Middle College High
  • Independence High reported a higher chronically absent students than Milpitas Middle College High (706 vs. 4).
  • Independence High reported a higher sat/act participation than Milpitas Middle College High (673 vs. 0).
  • Independence High reported a higher violent incidents than Milpitas Middle College High (89 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Independence High reported a higher chronically absent students than Milpitas Middle College High (706 vs. 4).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Independence High reported a higher sat/act participation than Milpitas Middle College High (673 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Independence High reported a higher violent incidents than Milpitas Middle College High (89 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Independence High reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Milpitas Middle College High (7 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

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

7 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Independence High

5 metrics were reported by Independence High. Comparable data for Milpitas Middle College High is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
87%
Graduating cohort
714
AP courses offered
25
AP enrollment
630
Students per counselor
387.3:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Independence High
$16,470.21
Milpitas Middle College High
$15,874.89
Local revenue share
Independence High
50.7%
Milpitas Middle College High
57.9%
State revenue share
Independence High
42.3%
Milpitas Middle College High
35.8%
Federal revenue share
Independence High
7%
Milpitas Middle College High
6.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Independence High
25.4%
Milpitas Middle College High
14.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Santa Clara County
$159,674
Santa Clara County
$159,674
Poverty rate
Santa Clara County
6.9%
Santa Clara County
6.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Clara County
55.9%
Santa Clara County
55.9%
Unemployment rate
Santa Clara County
4.1%
Santa Clara County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.