Independence High (Alternative)

1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95340
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Top 30%
Serving 192 students in grades 9-12, Independence High (Alternative) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 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 192 students has grown by 249% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
192 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Independence High (Alternative) ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High (Alternative) is 0.53, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independence High (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independence High (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
66%
56%
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Black
8%
5%
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White
19%
21%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Independence High (Alternative) and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Independence High (Alternative) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independence High (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independence High (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (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 #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Independence High (Alternative)?
192 students attend Independence High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Independence High (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High (Alternative)?
Independence High (Alternative) has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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 Merced Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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