Grow Public Schools vs Independence High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grow Public Schools
Bakersfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,446 students
Independence High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,324 students
| Measure | Grow Public Schools Bakersfield, California | Independence High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4695 of 5,693 | #773 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #46477 of 50,301 | #12791 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,446 | 2,324 |
| Enrollment | 1,446 | 2,324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 21% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 17.2).
- •Independence High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 85.2%).
- •Grow Public Schools does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 26.1).
- •Independence High is the larger school with 2,324 students compared with 1,446.
- •Grow Public Schools is a charter school while Independence High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grow Public Schools better than Independence High?
On the Success Index (US), Independence High ranks higher (32.4 vs 17.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Grow Public Schools and Independence High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grow Public Schools: 1,446. Independence High: 2,324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grow Public Schools and Independence High rank in California?
Grow Public Schools is 4695th of 5,693 and Independence High is 773rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).