Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Independence High School's student population of 176 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.67, 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)
(18-19)10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 Liberty High School, Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
176 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Independence High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 Liberty Union High School District.
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