Independence Continuation High School
Independence Continuation High School serves 31 students in grades 10-12.
Independence Continuation High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Students: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Independence Continuation High School's student population of 31 students has grown by 210% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Independence Continuation High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Independence Continuation High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
39%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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