Independence High School
School Overview
Independence High School is a public school located in Frisco, Texas. It is a school in Frisco Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 64% of students are proficient in Math learning and 83% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,958 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 136 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,958 students are attending Independence High School. By gender, there are 992 and 966 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Independence High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 237 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Asian | 122 | 64 | 58 |
| Black | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| White | 86 | 52 | 34 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 237 | 126 | 111 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 136 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Independence High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 83.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 136 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 136 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 10 | 7.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 13 | 9.6% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 392 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 86,220 Households |
| Population | 253,844 |
| Male | 124,300 |
| Female | 129,886 |
| Child Population | 92,004 |
| Total Housing Units | 91,426 Units |
| Average House Value | $367,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,523 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.30% |
| Average Household Income | $117,908 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.89% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Independence High School offers 29 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 1,091 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 667 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 | 29 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 1,091 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 245 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 424 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 1,047 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 667 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 1 harassment and bullying has been reported at Independence High School. There are 1 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Frisco Independent School District
In Frisco Independent School District, 74 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in FRISCO, Texas
7 private schools are serving students in FRISCO, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.