- Independence High reported a higher dual enrollment than West High (383 vs. 105).
- West High reported a higher chronically absent students than Independence High (623 vs. 442).
- Independence High reported a higher gifted & talented than West High (318 vs. 168).
- Source Data Limit: 13 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West High reported a higher chronically absent students than Independence High (623 vs. 442).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Independence High reported a higher graduating cohort than West High (498 vs. 419).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Independence High reported a higher dual enrollment than West High (383 vs. 105).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West High reported a higher violent incidents than Independence High (164 vs. 113).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West High reported a higher students per counselor than Independence High (376.8:1 vs. 348.6:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
34 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
West High
$17,392.26
Independence High
$17,392.26
Local revenue share
West High
23.4%
Independence High
23.4%
State revenue share
West High
66.7%
Independence High
66.7%
Federal revenue share
West High
10%
Independence High
10%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West High
25.2%
Independence High
25.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Kern County
$67,660
Kern County
$67,660
Poverty rate
Kern County
19.1%
Kern County
19.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Kern County
18.6%
Kern County
18.6%
Unemployment rate
Kern County
8.6%
Kern County
8.6%
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.