How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Independence High School | South Mifflin STEM Academy (K-6) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbus, OH | Columbus, OH |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 852 | 233 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| 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 | Independence High School | South Mifflin STEM Academy (K-6) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,434 | $22,434 |
| District | Columbus City Schools District | Columbus City Schools District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Independence High School | South Mifflin STEM Academy (K-6) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| African American | 67.4% | 83.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.7% | 6.0% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Independence High School | South Mifflin STEM Academy (K-6) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 233:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 71.7% | 65.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 108 | 6 |
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.