Independence High vs KIPP San Jose Collegiate
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 202 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,289 students
KIPP San Jose Collegiate
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
512 students
| Measure | Independence High San Jose, California | KIPP San Jose Collegiate San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 1,343 | #294 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7512 of 16,910 | #6704 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,289 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 2,289 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP San Jose Collegiate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 53.3).
- •KIPP San Jose Collegiate does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •KIPP San Jose Collegiate does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Independence High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 70.9%).
- •KIPP San Jose Collegiate does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 22.2).
- •Independence High is the larger school with 2,289 students compared with 512.
- •Independence High is a public school while KIPP San Jose Collegiate is a charter 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 Independence High better than KIPP San Jose Collegiate?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP San Jose Collegiate ranks higher (56.4 vs 53.3 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 Independence High and KIPP San Jose Collegiate?
About 202 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence High: 2,289. KIPP San Jose Collegiate: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence High and KIPP San Jose Collegiate rank in California?
Independence High is 336th of 1,343 and KIPP San Jose Collegiate is 294th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).