Serving 253 students in grades 5-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Independence High School's student population of 253 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Independence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#887 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
45%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
46%
72%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence High School's ranking?
Independence High School is ranked #887 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Independence High School often compared to?
Independence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polaris High School, Summit High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
253 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Independence High School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Independence High School offer ?
Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Independence High School part of?
Independence High School is part of Provo School District.
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