- Independence High reported a higher graduating cohort than San Jose High (714 vs. 212).
- Independence High reported a higher sat/act participation than San Jose High (673 vs. 194).
- Independence High reported a higher chronically absent students than San Jose High (706 vs. 405).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Independence High reported a higher chronically absent students than San Jose High (706 vs. 405).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Independence High reported a higher graduating cohort than San Jose High (714 vs. 212).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Independence High reported a higher sat/act participation than San Jose High (673 vs. 194).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Independence High reported a higher violent incidents than San Jose High (89 vs. 67).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Independence High reported a higher students per counselor than San Jose High (387.3:1 vs. 230.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
29 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Independence High
2 metrics were reported by Independence High. Comparable data for San Jose High is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
25
AP enrollment
630
Reported Only at San Jose High
1 metric was reported by San Jose High. Comparable data for Independence High is missing or suppressed.
IB enrollment
340
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Independence High
$16,470.21
San Jose High
$17,839.1
Local revenue share
Independence High
50.7%
San Jose High
66.5%
State revenue share
Independence High
42.3%
San Jose High
27.9%
Federal revenue share
Independence High
7%
San Jose High
5.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Independence High
25.4%
San Jose High
30%
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.