Independence Alternative High School

155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
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Bottom 50%
Serving 169 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 42%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (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:

School Overview

Independence Alternative High School's student population of 169 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
169 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Independence Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 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.
This School
State Level (ID)
#698 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
42%
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11-19%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independence Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
14%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
38%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
43%
74%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Independence Alternative High School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
50-59%
80%
This chart displays graduation rate of Independence Alternative High School and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
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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 #698 out of 709 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 42% 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 50-59%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Independence Alternative High School?
169 students attend Independence Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Independence Alternative High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, 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 10:1, 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
What school district is Independence Alternative High School part of?
Independence Alternative High School is part of Blackfoot School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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