Independence High School
School Overview
Independence High School is a public school located in Glendale, Arizona. It is a school in Glendale Union High School District district.
According to the Arizona state assessment result, 55% of students are proficient in Math learning and 48% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,058 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1 where a total of 95 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,058 students are attending Independence High School. By gender, there are 1,050 and 1,008 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Independence High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 256 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97 | 29 | 68 |
| Asian | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| White | 115 | 36 | 79 |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Total | 256 | 81 | 175 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 95 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Independence High School and the students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1. All teachers are certified. 90.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 95 | Students per teacher: 22 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 95 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 4.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 5.3% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 412 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 126,878 Households |
| Population | 357,946 |
| Male | 178,984 |
| Female | 182,767 |
| Child Population | 111,933 |
| Total Housing Units | 139,684 Units |
| Average House Value | $188,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $923 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.70% |
| Average Household Income | $47,175 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.22% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Independence High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 289 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 430 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Independence High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 289 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 74 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 66 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 273 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 430 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Glendale Union High School District (4285)
In Glendale Union High School District (4285), 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GLENDALE, Arizona
10 private schools are serving students in GLENDALE, Arizona. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.