Independence High School vs. Heritage High School
Should I attend Independence High School or Heritage 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 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
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%).
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).
Serving 2,618 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
176 students
2,618 students
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
114 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
83%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
16
635
Grade 10 Students
22
704
Grade 11 Students
58
590
Grade 12 Students
80
689
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
18%
% Hispanic
32%
27%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
47%
36%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%