Independence High School
Tel:
(805)769-1620
- Independence High School serves 108 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-29% (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 40-49% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Independence High School's student population of 108 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 108 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Independence High School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.57, which is more 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 | #6484 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 51% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paso Robles Joint 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 School is Liberty High (Continuation School) (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Daniel Lewis Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pat Butler Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paso Robles Liberty High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 140 students
0.0 miles
810 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805)769-1600 0.0 10-12 140 - Paso Robles Paso Robles High School Grades: 9-12 | 2058 students
0.0 miles
801 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805)769-1500 0.0 9-12 2058 - Paso Robles Pat Butler Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 462 students
0.3 miles
700 Nicklaus St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805)769-1750 0.3 K-5 462 - Paso Robles Daniel Lewis Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 779 students
0.6 miles
900 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805)769-1450 0.6 6-8 779 - Paso Robles Winifred Pifer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 486 students
0.7 miles
1350 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805)769-1300 0.7 K-5 486
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