Piedmont Hills High School vs. Independence High School
Should I attend Piedmont Hills High School or Independence 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
Piedmont Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,953 students in grades 9-12, Piedmont Hills High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 2,711 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,953 students
2,711 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
118 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#254 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#228 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
516
653
Grade 10 Students
468
685
Grade 11 Students
478
695
Grade 12 Students
491
678
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
63%
52%
% Hispanic
25%
37%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
4%
3%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%