INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL

Independence High is a Title I public high school that is part of the San Francisco Unified school district, located in San Francisco, CA with about 176 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 15 teachers, Independence High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 at 1350 7th Ave in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset neighborhood, is an alternative educational institution within the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, Independence is designed to provide a flexible and personalized learning environment. It primarily serves students who require a non-traditional setting, such as those seeking credit recovery, students balancing professional or personal commitments, or those who simply thrive better in a more independent, self-paced academic structure.

The school is well-regarded for its small-classroom approach and supportive culture, which focuses on building strong relationships between students and faculty. By offering a variety of course delivery methods—including independent study and individualized programs—Independence High helps students work toward their high school diplomas at their own pace. Its central location in San Francisco, situated near the UCSF Parnassus campus and Golden Gate Park, provides a unique, quiet, and accessible urban environment that fosters a focus on academic completion and post-graduation success.

For more information, contact Independence High at (415) 242-2528 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.