How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Independence High Magnet | Loranger High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Independence, LA | Loranger, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 490 | 616 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.9% | 50.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Independence High Magnet | Loranger High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,808 | $12,808 |
| District | Tangipahoa Parish | Tangipahoa Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Independence High Magnet | Loranger High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.4% | 55.8% |
| African American | 54.1% | 32.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.2% | 7.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 4.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Independence High Magnet | Loranger High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 1 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 364:1 | 599:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.2% | 40.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 101 | 88 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.