How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Heritage High | Independence High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brentwood, CA | Brentwood, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,566 | 163 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.3:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.2% | 33.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Heritage High | Independence High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,458 | $19,458 |
| District | Liberty Union High | Liberty Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Heritage High | Independence High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.7% | 41.1% |
| African American | 10.9% | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.5% | 36.2% |
| Asian | 24.6% | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.4% | 8.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Heritage High | Independence High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 513.2:1 | 163:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.8% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 142 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.