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School Comparison

Independence High Magnet
vs.
Kentwood High Magnet School

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

Independence High Magnet
Kentwood High Magnet School
  • Independence High Magnet reported a higher chronically absent students than Kentwood High Magnet School (229 vs. 141).
  • Independence High Magnet reported a higher in-school suspensions than Kentwood High Magnet School (77 vs. 0).
  • Independence High Magnet reported a higher students per counselor than Kentwood High Magnet School (364:1 vs. 297:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Independence High Magnet reported a higher chronically absent students than Kentwood High Magnet School (229 vs. 141).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Independence High Magnet reported a higher graduating cohort than Kentwood High Magnet School (82 vs. 53).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Independence High Magnet reported a higher sat/act participation than Kentwood High Magnet School (84 vs. 64).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Independence High Magnet reported a higher in-school suspensions than Kentwood High Magnet School (77 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Independence High Magnet reported a higher students per counselor than Kentwood High Magnet School (364:1 vs. 297:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Independence High Magnet

2 metrics were reported by Independence High Magnet. Comparable data for Kentwood High Magnet School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
82

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Independence High Magnet
$12,807.73
Kentwood High Magnet School
$12,807.73
Local revenue share
Independence High Magnet
35.9%
Kentwood High Magnet School
35.9%
State revenue share
Independence High Magnet
44.6%
Kentwood High Magnet School
44.6%
Federal revenue share
Independence High Magnet
19.5%
Kentwood High Magnet School
19.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Independence High Magnet
32.2%
Kentwood High Magnet School
32.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Tangipahoa Parish
$57,256
Tangipahoa Parish
$57,256
Poverty rate
Tangipahoa Parish
19.4%
Tangipahoa Parish
19.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Tangipahoa Parish
22.2%
Tangipahoa Parish
22.2%
Unemployment rate
Tangipahoa Parish
4.9%
Tangipahoa Parish
4.9%
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.