Independence High School
Tel:
(408) 928-9500
Independence High School serves 2,914 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Independence High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Independence High School's student population of 2,914 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,914 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 124 teachers |
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School Comparison
Independence High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2843 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 61% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 87% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Side Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Independence High School is Kipp San Jose Collegiate (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ben Painter Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Anne Darling Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Kipp San Jose Collegiate Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 489 students
0.0 miles
1790 Edal Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 937-3752 0.0 9-12 489 - San Jose Pegasus High School Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 125 students
0.0 miles
1776 Edal Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9597 0.0 11-12 125 - San Jose Anne Darling Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 404 students
0.8 miles
333 N. 33rd St.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 535-6209 0.8 K-5 404 - San Jose Ben Painter Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 374 students
1.0 miles
500 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400 1.0 K-8 374 - San Jose William Sheppard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 604 students
1.0 miles
480 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8800 1.0 6-8 604
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