Independence High

140 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Independence High School, located at 929 Second St. in Brentwood, California, is an alternative education institution within the Liberty Union High School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. By offering smaller class sizes and individualized attention, the school focuses on helping students overcome academic hurdles, regain credit, and stay on the path toward graduation.

The program at Independence High emphasizes personal responsibility and academic recovery, catering to students who need a more personalized approach to their studies. In addition to core curriculum requirements, the school fosters a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and long-term goal setting. By bridging the gap for students who have fallen behind or who struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school, Independence High plays a vital role in ensuring that all students in the Brentwood community have an equitable opportunity to earn their high school diploma and prepare for future career or educational pursuits.

140

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence High
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	46
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
63 (45.3 %)
Hispanic
46 (33.1 %)
Two or More
12 (8.6 %)
Black
11 (7.9 %)
Asian
4 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Liberty Union High
Phone:	(925)634-2589
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 33

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 71