Independence High, NC
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
How Independence High Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score45
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Independence High
2,242Students
100%Low-Income Students
128Teachers
18 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 27% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 26% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 23% | 17% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 32% | 24% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 27% | 51% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31% | 16% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 4% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Independence High
1%Math Proficiency
46%Reading Proficiency
24%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 31% | 44% | 50% |
| Male | 21% | 41% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 46% | 51% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 32% | 56% | 59% |
| Black | 21% | 31% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 38% | 52% | 54% |
| Other | 45% | 48% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 44% | 43% |
| Limited English | 9% | 33% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 18% | 32% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 12% | 22% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Independence High
90%Overall Rate
88%Low-Income
82%Limited English
74%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 84% | 63% | 69% |
| Black | 92% | 74% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 80% | 79% |
| Other | 80% | 58% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Independence High, NC
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Independence High, NC
Faith Baptist Christian School
0 miles, E
Hickory Grove Christian School
3 miles, NW
Bible Baptist Christian School
4 miles, SW
Greyfriars Classical Academy
4 miles, S