Serving 88 students in grades 9-12, Independence High (Alternative) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Independence High (Alternative) ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High (Alternative) is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Independence High (Alternative)'s ranking?
Independence High (Alternative) is ranked #2825 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Independence High (Alternative) is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Independence High (Alternative)?
88 students attend Independence High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Independence High (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High (Alternative)?
Independence High (Alternative) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Independence High (Alternative) offer ?
Independence High (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Independence High (Alternative) part of?
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