INDEPENDENCE HIGH (ALTERNATIVE)

Independence High (Alternative) is a public high school that is part of the Alhambra Unified school district, located in Alhambra, CA with about 76 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Independence High (Alternative) has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Independence High School, located in Alhambra, California, is an alternative education institution operating under the Alhambra Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive academic environment for students who may struggle with the traditional comprehensive high school experience. By offering a smaller campus setting, the school focuses on personalized instruction and credit recovery, helping students stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements and earning their high school diploma.

The program emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to improve engagement and academic success through smaller class sizes and more individualized attention from staff. As part of the broader Alhambra Unified School District, Independence High maintains a commitment to helping students overcome personal or educational hurdles, fostering a pathway that prioritizes vocational readiness and post-secondary planning alongside standard curriculum completion.

For more information, contact Independence High (Alternative) at (626) 943-6681 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

20 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801-1947
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INDEPENDENCE HIGH (ALTERNATIVE) is a public school in Alhambra, CA with about 76 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Alhambra Unified
Total Students:
76
Teachers:
3.13
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 76 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending INDEPENDENCE HIGH (ALTERNATIVE) is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.4%
Asian
21.1%
Two or more races
3.9%
White
1.3%
Black or African American
1.3%

Female
43.4%
Male
56.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.