Serving 159 students in grades 7-12, Independence Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Independence Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Independence Alternative High School's student population of 159 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Independence Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Alternative High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#701 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
32%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
47%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence Alternative High School's ranking?
Independence Alternative High School is ranked #701 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Independence Alternative High School often compared to?
Independence Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bingham Academy, Blackfoot High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Independence Alternative High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Independence Alternative High School?
159 students attend Independence Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Independence Alternative High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Alternative High School?
Independence Alternative High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Independence Alternative High School offer ?
Independence Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Independence Alternative High School part of?
Independence Alternative High School is part of Blackfoot School District.
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