Serving 169 students in grades 7-12, Independence Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho 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% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Independence Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Alternative High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Independence Alternative High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Independence Alternative High School?
169 students attend Independence Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Independence Alternative High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Alternative High School?
Independence Alternative High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Independence Alternative High School offer ?
Independence Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Independence Alternative High School part of?
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