Independence High School vs. Lowell High School
Should I attend Independence High School or Lowell 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
Lowell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 137 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 50% 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,652 students in grades 9-12, Lowell High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
137 students
2,652 students
% Male | % Female
39% | 61%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
121 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
92%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
10
621
Grade 10 Students
32
627
Grade 11 Students
51
681
Grade 12 Students
44
723
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
55%
% Hispanic
31%
14%
% Black
12%
2%
% White
29%
18%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
11%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%