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Grades: 8-12 | 548 students 
School Highlights:
Independence High School serves 548 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the LA average of 14:1.
The 66% graduation rate is lower than the LA state average of 68%.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body.
Independence High School operates within the Tangipahoa Parish School District.
The nearest elementary school is Independence Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Independence Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest high school is Loranger High School (5.7 miles away).
General Details
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 548 students |
| Gender % | 51% Male / 49%Female |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
| Students by Grade |
Comparison
Nearby Schools:
Independence High School
Grades: 8-12 | 0 mi. away
Grades: 8-12 | 0 mi. away
Independence Elementary School
Grades: PK-4 | 0.08 mi. away
Grades: PK-4 | 0.08 mi. away
Independence Middle School
Grades: 4-8 | 0.69 mi. away
Grades: 4-8 | 0.69 mi. away
Lucille Nesom Middle School
Grades: 6-8 | 4.01 mi. away
Grades: 6-8 | 4.01 mi. away
Midway Elementary School
Grades: PK-2 | 5.63 mi. away
Grades: PK-2 | 5.63 mi. away
Loranger Middle School
Grades: 4-8 | 5.67 mi. away
Grades: 4-8 | 5.67 mi. away
View all schools in: Independence, Tangipahoa Parish, Zip 70443
School Reviews
August 08, 2011 - I absolutely would not recommend this school! The administration is pathetic. - Posted by Parent - March 02, 2010 - If you are thinking of moving to this area do not do so unless you have the means to send your children to private school. Administration and staff seriously under par. - Posted by Parent
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