Serving 2,334 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Independence High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Independence High School is ranked #3961 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Independence High School often compared to?
Independence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stockdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
2,334 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Independence High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
