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School Comparison

Independence Sr High
vs.
BRIDGES Academy

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

Independence Sr High
BRIDGES Academy
  • Independence Sr High reported a higher sat/act participation than BRIDGES Academy (238 vs. 2).
  • Independence Sr High reported a higher chronically absent students than BRIDGES Academy (172 vs. 9).
  • Independence Sr High reported a higher in-school suspensions than BRIDGES Academy (116 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Independence Sr High reported a higher chronically absent students than BRIDGES Academy (172 vs. 9).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Independence Sr High reported a higher sat/act participation than BRIDGES Academy (238 vs. 2).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Independence Sr High reported a higher in-school suspensions than BRIDGES Academy (116 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Independence Sr High reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than BRIDGES Academy (2 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 Sr High

6 metrics were reported by Independence Sr High. Comparable data for BRIDGES Academy is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
143
AP courses offered
5
AP enrollment
57
Dual enrollment
141
Gifted & talented
11
Students per counselor
277:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Independence Sr High
$12,689.66
BRIDGES Academy
$12,689.66
Local revenue share
Independence Sr High
17.8%
BRIDGES Academy
17.8%
State revenue share
Independence Sr High
64.9%
BRIDGES Academy
64.9%
Federal revenue share
Independence Sr High
17.4%
BRIDGES Academy
17.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Independence Sr High
23.5%
BRIDGES Academy
23.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Montgomery County
$53,242
Montgomery County
$53,242
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
16.3%
Montgomery County
16.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
21.3%
Montgomery County
21.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
3.9%
Montgomery County
3.9%
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.