Independence High School (Closed 2014)

Independence High School serves 16 students in grades 9-12. 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
16 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Independence High School by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Independence High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
19%
32%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Independence High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
81%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Independence High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Independence High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(10-11)
<50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
30%
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
16 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Independence High School students are Black, and 19% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Independence High School offer ?
Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Independence High School part of?

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