Independence High (Alternative)

125 Berry St.
Roseville, CA 95678
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Independence High (Alternative) serves 160 students in grades 9-12.
Independence High (Alternative) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-44% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Independence High (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Independence High (Alternative)'s student population of 160 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
160 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Independence High (Alternative) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Independence High (Alternative) is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#3117 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
19%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
69%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.49
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Graduation Rate
40-44%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Independence High (Alternative)'s ranking?
Independence High (Alternative) is ranked #3117 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Independence High (Alternative) is 40-44%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Independence High (Alternative)?
160 students attend Independence High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Independence High (Alternative) students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High (Alternative)?
Independence High (Alternative) has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Independence High (Alternative) offer ?
Independence High (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Independence High (Alternative) part of?
Independence High (Alternative) is part of Roseville Joint Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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