Independence Continuation High School (Closed 2017)
- Independence Continuation High School served 102 students in grades 9-12.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 102 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 6% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 54% |
| White | 85% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | El Dorado Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Independence Continuation High School is Independence Continuation (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Charter Alternative Program (cap) (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Charter Alternative Program (cap) (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Placerville Charter Alternative Program (cap) Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 172 students
0.7 miles
6520 Oak Dell Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530)622-6984 0.7 K-8 172 - Placerville Independence Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 85 students
0.8 miles
385 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530)622-7090 0.8 9-12 85 - Diamond Springs Independent Learning Center (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 102 students
0.8 miles
385 Pleasant Valley Rd
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
(530)622-7090 0.8 9-12 102 - El Dorado Eduhsd Virtual Academy At Shenandoah Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 80 students
0.9 miles
6540 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530)622-6212 0.9 9-12 80 - El Dorado Union Mine High School Grades: 9-12 | 1053 students
0.9 miles
6530 Koki Ln.
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530)621-4003 0.9 9-12 1053
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