Independence High School
School Overview
Independence High School is a public school located in Bakersfield, California. It is a school in Kern High School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 21% of students are proficient in Math learning and 65% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,078 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 27 to 1 where a total of 77 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,078 students are attending Independence High School. By gender, there are 1,073 and 1,005 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Independence High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 199 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90 | 37 | 53 |
| Asian | 37 | 21 | 16 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| White | 53 | 16 | 37 |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 199 | 82 | 117 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 77 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Independence High School and the students to teacher ratio is 27 to 1. All teachers are certified. 88.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 77 | Students per teacher: 27 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 77 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 9.1% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 297 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 196,143 Households |
| Population | 632,922 |
| Male | 319,229 |
| Female | 320,976 |
| Child Population | 239,298 |
| Total Housing Units | 212,974 Units |
| Average House Value | $225,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,005 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.60% |
| Average Household Income | $54,398 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.56% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Independence High School offers 13 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 383 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 204 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 | 13 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 383 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 88 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 43 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 370 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 204 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Kern High
In Kern High, 24 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BAKERSFIELD, California
18 private schools are serving students in BAKERSFIELD, California. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.