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School Comparison

Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
vs.
Independence High School

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

Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
Independence High School
  • Independence High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Columbus Arts & Technology Academy (213 vs. 12).
  • Independence High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbus Arts & Technology Academy (516 vs. 344).
  • Independence High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Columbus Arts & Technology Academy (125 vs. 21).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 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 High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbus Arts & Technology Academy (516 vs. 344).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Independence High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Columbus Arts & Technology Academy (213 vs. 12).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Independence High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Columbus Arts & Technology Academy (125 vs. 21).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Independence High School reported a higher violent incidents than Columbus Arts & Technology Academy (88 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Columbus Arts & Technology Academy reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Independence High School (1 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

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

27 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy

1 metric was reported by Columbus Arts & Technology Academy. Comparable data for Independence High School is missing or suppressed.

Students per counselor
505:1

Reported Only at Independence High School

5 metrics were reported by Independence High School. Comparable data for Columbus Arts & Technology Academy is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
75%
AP courses offered
2
AP enrollment
42
Dual enrollment
15
Gifted & talented
1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
$11,145.38
Independence High School
$22,307.16
Local revenue share
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
0.2%
Independence High School
55.4%
State revenue share
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
68%
Independence High School
18.5%
Federal revenue share
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
31.9%
Independence High School
26.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
67.6%
Independence High School
65.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Franklin County
$73,795
Franklin County
$73,795
Poverty rate
Franklin County
14.5%
Franklin County
14.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Franklin County
42%
Franklin County
42%
Unemployment rate
Franklin County
4%
Franklin County
4%
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.