Independence High (alternative)
- Independence High (alternative) serves 89 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Independence High (alternative)'s student population of 89 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 89 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Independence High (alternative)'s student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Independence High (alternative) is 0.38, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8567 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 65-69% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alhambra Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 116 students
0.0 miles
20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6680 0.0 9-12 116 - Alhambra Park Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 752 students
0.3 miles
301 N. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-3640 0.3 K-8 752 - Alhambra William Northrup Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 646 students
0.6 miles
409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6620 0.6 K-8 646 - Alhambra Emery Park Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 454 students
0.7 miles
2821 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626)943-3340 0.7 K-8 454 - Alhambra Alhambra High School Grades: 9-12 | 2512 students
0.8 miles
101 S. Second St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-6910 0.8 9-12 2512
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