Independence High (alternative)
- Independence High (alternative) serves 68 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- 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 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Independence High (alternative) operates within the Alhambra Unified School District.
- Alhambra Unified School District's 96% graduation rate is higher than the California state average of 83%.
School Overview
- Independence High (alternative)'s student population of 68 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 68 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Independence High (alternative) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Independence High (alternative) is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 14% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 54% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.41 |
| Graduation Rate | 60-69% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Independence High (alternative) is Alhambra Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Alhambra Unified School District's student population of 17,255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $10,315 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $13,537 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
| School District Name | Alhambra Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 18 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 17,255 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 48% |
| District Graduation Rate | 96% | 83% |
| District Total Revenue | $187 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $245 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $10,315 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $13,537 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Independence High (alternative) is Century High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Park Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Park Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alhambra Century High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 170 students
0.0 miles
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6680 0.0 9-12 170 - Alhambra Park Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 786 students
0.3 miles
301 N. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)308-2435 0.3 K-8 786 - Alhambra William Northrup Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 681 students
0.6 miles
409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6620 0.6 K-8 681 - Alhambra Emery Park Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 469 students
0.7 miles
2821 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626)943-3340 0.7 K-8 469 - Alhambra Alhambra High School Grades: 9-12 | 2642 students
0.8 miles
101 S. Second St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6910 0.8 9-12 2642
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