Independence High School

270 Tiger Ave

Independence, LA, 70443-0010

Tel: (985)878-9436
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
This School (LA) School Average
Student - Teacher Ratio 18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
50%
48%
White
41%
46%
Unknown
3%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free LunchFamilies meeting income eligibility guidelines may quality for free and reduced price meals or free milk. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (and Commodity School Program), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program. 68%
61%
Eligible for Reduced
LunchFamilies meeting income eligibility guidelines may quality for free and reduced price meals or free milk. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (and Commodity School Program), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program.
6%
7%
School District Name Tangipahoa Parish School District
Number of Schools
Managed
40 9
Number of Students Managed 19,402
2,337
District Total Revenue $179,388,000
$33,155,000
District Expenditure $171,983,000
$32,896,000
District Revenue / Student $9,246
$14,187
District Expenditure / Student $8,864
$14,076
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores

Nearby Schools:

Independence High School
Grades: 8-12 | 0 mi. away
Independence Elementary School
Grades: PK-4 | 0.08 mi. away
Independence Middle School
Grades: 4-8 | 0.69 mi. away
Lucille Nesom Middle School
Grades: 6-8 | 4.01 mi. away
Midway Elementary School
Grades: PK-2 | 5.63 mi. away
Loranger Middle School
Grades: 4-8 | 5.67 mi. away

View all schools in: Independence, Tangipahoa Parish, Zip 70443

School Reviews

  • Recommended August 08, 2011 - I absolutely would not recommend this school! The administration is pathetic. - Posted by Parent
  • Recommended 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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