INDEPENDENCE HIGH (CONTINUATION)
Independence High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Amador County Unified school district, located in Sutter Creek, CA with about 44 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Independence High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 in Sutter Creek, California, is a continuation high school within the Amador County Unified School District. Designed as an alternative educational setting, the school focuses on providing a flexible and supportive environment for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school environment. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to help students recover academic credits and stay on the path toward high school graduation.
The program emphasizes both academic success and social-emotional growth, catering to students who benefit from a more individualized pace. Through its specialized curriculum and dedicated faculty, Independence High seeks to re-engage students, build confidence, and ensure they are prepared for post-secondary opportunities, whether those involve higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.
For more information, contact Independence High (Continuation) at (209) 257-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sutter Creek, CA 95685-9669
(209) 257-5100
INDEPENDENCE HIGH (CONTINUATION) is a public Title I school in Sutter Creek, CA with about 44 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Amador County Unified
- Total Students:
- 44
- Teachers:
- 3.06
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 44 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending INDEPENDENCE HIGH (CONTINUATION) is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 13.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Female
- 43.2%
- Male
- 56.8%
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.