Serving 235 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Independence High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in San Francisco, CA, covering approximately 47.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 5.4 miles, and the furthest edge located 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Independence High School's student population of 235 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
235 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Independence High School often compared to?
Independence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln (Abraham) High School, Lowell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
235 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Independence High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Independence High School located?
Independence High School is located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Inner Sunset.
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