Independence High School

195 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Independence High School, located on Mimosa Boulevard in Roswell, Georgia, is a specialized educational institution within the Fulton County School System. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, Independence is categorized as a "non-traditional" or alternative high school. Its primary mission is to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting or who require a different path to satisfy graduation requirements.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on individualized instruction, smaller class sizes, and a self-paced curriculum. By focusing on credit recovery and personalized academic planning, Independence High School serves as a vital resource for students looking to overcome obstacles, balance personal responsibilities, or accelerate their progress toward a high school diploma. The atmosphere is generally characterized by a close-knit community where faculty work more intimately with students to ensure they meet the rigorous academic standards of the Fulton County district.

195

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	90
Black	66
Asian	3
Two or More	3

Hispanic
90 (46.2 %)
Black
66 (33.8 %)
White
33 (16.9 %)
Asian
3 (1.5 %)
Two or More
3 (1.5 %)

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:	No
District:	Fulton County
Phone:	(470)254-6339
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 16

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 76

Grade 12 57