Serving 102 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Independence Alternative High School's student population of 102 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Independence Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Alternative High School is 0.67, 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
#701 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
34%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
40%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 704 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, Emerson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Independence Alternative High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Independence Alternative High School?
102 students attend Independence Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Independence Alternative High School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Independence Alternative High School?
Independence Alternative High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Independence Alternative High School part of?
Independence Alternative High School is part of Blackfoot School District.
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