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Independence High School (Closed 2014)

Q: 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%.

Q: How many students attend Independence High School?

16 students attend Independence High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Independence High School students are Black, and 19% of students are Hispanic.

Q: What grades does Independence High School offer ?

Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

Q: What school district is Independence High School part of?

Independence High School is part of Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District.

15 Smalley Place
Irvington, NJ 07111

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

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Independence High School
9	5
10	2
11	4
12	5

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Total Students

16 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Independence High School
2023	16
2022	16
2021	16
2020	16
2019	16
2018	16
2017	16
2013	27
2011	29
2010	29
2009	30

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)

6 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2010-2012)
Year	Independence High School
2012	6
2011	6
2010	6

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (NJ)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2010-2011)
Year	Independence High School	New Jersey	Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District
2011	5:1	15:1	2:1
2010	5:1	14:1	1:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

11%

Hispanic

19%

34%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Independence High School	New Jersey	Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District
2023	19%	33%	42%
2022	19%	32%	40%
2021	19%	31%	41%
2020	19%	29%	37%
2019	19%	29%	37%
2018	18%	27%	33%
2017	18%	27%	33%
2013	7%	23%	25%
2011	17%	22%	17%
2010	7%	21%	19%
2009	7%	20%	20%

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Black

81%

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Independence High School	New Jersey	Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District
2023	81%	15%	42%
2022	81%	15%	40%
2021	81%	15%	37%
2020	81%	15%	41%
2019	81%	15%	41%
2018	82%	16%	44%
2017	82%	16%	44%
2013	93%	16%	45%
2011	83%	16%	55%
2010	93%	17%	52%
2009	93%	17%	58%

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White

n/a

38%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.31

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Independence High School	New Jersey	Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District
2023	0.31	0.71	0.63
2022	0.31	0.71	0.65
2021	0.31	0.71	0.66
2020	0.31	0.70	0.66
2019	0.31	0.70	0.66
2018	0.30	0.70	0.66
2017	0.30	0.70	0.66
2013	0.13	0.67	0.66
2011	0.29	0.65	0.60
2010	0.13	0.65	0.62
2009	0.13	0.64	0.58

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(10-11)

<50%

86%

Eligible for

81%

32%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Independence High School	New Jersey	Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District
2023	81%	31%	76%
2022	81%	30%	78%
2021	81%	32%	77%
2020	81%	33%	77%
2019	81%	33%	77%
2018	81%	33%	67%
2017	81%	33%	67%
2013	89%	31%	61%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District

Source: 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?

Independence High School is part of Office Of Education Department Of Children And Families School District.

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