- Independence High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Charlotte Secondary School (627 vs. 72).
- Independence High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Charlotte Secondary School (565 vs. 47).
- Independence High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Charlotte Secondary School (444 vs. 43).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Independence High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Charlotte Secondary School (627 vs. 72).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Independence High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Charlotte Secondary School (565 vs. 47).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Independence High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Charlotte Secondary School (444 vs. 43).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Independence High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Charlotte Secondary School (131 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Independence High School reported a higher students per counselor than Charlotte Secondary School (330.8:1 vs. 182:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Independence High School
4 metrics were reported by Independence High School. Comparable data for Charlotte Secondary School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
83%
AP courses offered
21
AP enrollment
290
Gifted & talented
160
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Charlotte Secondary School
$13,371.43
Independence High School
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
Charlotte Secondary School
24%
Independence High School
32.6%
State revenue share
Charlotte Secondary School
64.9%
Independence High School
49.2%
Federal revenue share
Charlotte Secondary School
11.1%
Independence High School
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Charlotte Secondary School
41.1%
Independence High School
28.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Poverty rate
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Unemployment rate
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
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.