Independence Continuation

385 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Diamond Springs, CA 95619

ihs.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/

126 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Independence Continuation High School, located in Diamond Springs, California, serves as an alternative educational setting within the Mother Lode Union School District (and associated with the El Dorado Union High School District). Designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized or flexible academic environment, the school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction. By offering a smaller classroom setting, the school aims to help students overcome academic obstacles, re-engage with their studies, and successfully meet the requirements for a high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a supportive, student-centered culture where staff work closely with learners to develop tailored graduation plans. Beyond traditional academics, Independence Continuation often prioritizes social-emotional growth and career readiness, helping students transition toward post-secondary goals such as community college, vocational training, or the workforce. It serves as a vital resource for the community, providing an essential pathway for students who need a non-traditional approach to complete their secondary education.

126

Total Students

7.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Continuation
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	36
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
67 (54.5 %)
Hispanic
36 (29.3 %)
Two or More
9 (7.3 %)
Black
5 (4.1 %)
American Indian
4 (3.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

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:	El Dorado Union High
Phone:	(530)622-7090
Website:	http://ihs.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
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 10 1

Grade 11 37

Grade 12 88