- Independence High reported a higher graduating cohort than Maricopa High (498 vs. 7).
- Independence High reported a higher chronically absent students than Maricopa High (442 vs. 31).
- Independence High reported a higher violent incidents than Maricopa High (113 vs. 17).
- Source Data Limit: 8 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 Maricopa High (442 vs. 31).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Independence High reported a higher graduating cohort than Maricopa High (498 vs. 7).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Independence High reported a higher sat/act participation than Maricopa High (16 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Independence High reported a higher violent incidents than Maricopa High (113 vs. 17).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Independence High reported a higher students per counselor than Maricopa High (348.6:1 vs. 278.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Independence High
5 metrics were reported by Independence High. Comparable data for Maricopa High is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
94%
AP courses offered
14
AP enrollment
271
Dual enrollment
383
Gifted & talented
318
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Independence High
$17,392.26
Maricopa High
$24,729.56
Local revenue share
Independence High
23.4%
Maricopa High
38.8%
State revenue share
Independence High
66.7%
Maricopa High
50.3%
Federal revenue share
Independence High
10%
Maricopa High
10.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Independence High
25.2%
Maricopa High
40.3%
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.