- Ponchatoula High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Independence High Magnet (833 vs. 229).
- Ponchatoula High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Independence High Magnet (597 vs. 84).
- Ponchatoula High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Independence High Magnet (399 vs. 82).
- Source Data Limit: 11 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
Ponchatoula High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Independence High Magnet (833 vs. 229).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Ponchatoula High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Independence High Magnet (399 vs. 82).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ponchatoula High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Independence High Magnet (597 vs. 84).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ponchatoula High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Independence High Magnet (266 vs. 77).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ponchatoula High School reported a higher students per counselor than Independence High Magnet (669.7:1 vs. 364:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Ponchatoula High School
2 metrics were reported by Ponchatoula High School. Comparable data for Independence High Magnet is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
79%
Dual enrollment
140
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
Ponchatoula High School
$12,807.73
Local revenue share
Independence High Magnet
35.9%
Ponchatoula High School
35.9%
State revenue share
Independence High Magnet
44.6%
Ponchatoula High School
44.6%
Federal revenue share
Independence High Magnet
19.5%
Ponchatoula High School
19.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Independence High Magnet
32.2%
Ponchatoula High 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.