Serving 169 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Independence High School's student population of 169 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
Independence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6589 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
45%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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What is Independence High School's ranking?
Independence High School is ranked #6589 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Independence High School often compared to?
Independence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School, Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
169 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Independence High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Independence High School offer ?
Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Independence High School part of?
Independence High School is part of Liberty Union High School District.
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