Serving 1,665 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,665 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Independence High School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.63, 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.
Independence High School is ranked #90 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Independence High School often compared to?
Independence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
1,665 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Independence High School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,665 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
