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Independence High School

100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 22 students in grades 6-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Independence High School's student population of 22 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
22 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Independence High School ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#138 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Independence High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independence High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independence High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Independence High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Independence High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Independence High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Independence High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Independence High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Independence High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Independence High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Independence High School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Independence High School and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence High School's ranking?
Independence High School is ranked #138 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
22 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Independence High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Independence High School offer ?
Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Independence High School part of?
Independence High School is part of Correctional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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