Serving 268 students in grades 5-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Independence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
268 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Independence High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Independence High School offer ?
Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Independence High School part of?
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