Independence High (Continuation)

525 Independence Dr.
Sutter Creek, CA 95685

57 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

4.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	4

White
30 (53.6 %)
Hispanic
14 (25.0 %)
Two or More
6 (10.7 %)
American Indian
4 (7.1 %)
Black
2 (3.6 %)

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:	Amador County Unified
Phone:	(209)257-5100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
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 11 19

Grade 12 38