Serving 570 students in grades 7-12, Independence High Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Independence High Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High Magnet is 0.62, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High Magnet?
The graduation rate of Independence High Magnet is 75-79%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Independence High Magnet?
570 students attend Independence High Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Independence High Magnet students are Black, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High Magnet?
Independence High Magnet has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Independence High Magnet offer ?
Independence High Magnet offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Independence High Magnet part of?
Personally, I really like this school, the vibes at Indy are always amazing.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - fhkf15
28/8/2011
I absolutely would not recommend this school! The administration is pathetic.
- Posted by Parent - gllon
23/2/2010
If you are thinking of moving to this area do not do so unless you have the means to send your children to private school. Administration and staff seriously under par.
- Posted by Parent - bibax
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