Independence High Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Independence High Alternative School served 262 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type | Alternative school |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 262 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2004-2005 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 12% | 12% |
Hispanic | 72% | 54% |
Black | 3% | 5% |
White | 13% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Alhambra City High School District |
Source: 2004-2005 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Independence High Alternative School is Alhambra High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Garfield Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alhambra Garfield Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 600 students10
0.1 miles
110 W. Mclean St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380 0.1 K-8 600 - Alhambra William Northrup Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 618 students10
0.3 miles
409 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6620 0.3 K-8 618 - Alhambra Alhambra High School Math: 42% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,450 students10
0.4 miles
101 S. Second St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6910 0.4 9-12 2,450 - Alhambra Martha Baldwin Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 1,100 student10
0.4 miles
900 S. Almansor St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3300 0.4 K-8 1,100 - Alhambra Granada Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 444 students10
0.7 miles
100 S. Granada Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3600 0.7 K-8 444
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