Independence High (Continuation School) vs. Jackson Junior High School
Should I attend Independence High (Continuation School) or Jackson Junior High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Jackson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 49 students in grades 9-12, Independence High (Continuation 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 356 students in grades 6-8, Jackson Junior 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
49 students
356 students
% Male | % Female
65% | 35%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2938 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2630 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
80
Grade 7 Students
-
126
Grade 8 Students
-
150
Grade 11 Students
19
-
Grade 12 Students
30
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
3%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
27%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
80%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%