INDEPENDENCE JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Independence Junior Senior High School is a public high school that is part of the Independence Comm School District school district, located in Independence, IA with about 703 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Independence Junior Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Junior Senior High School, located in Independence, Iowa, serves as a combined secondary education facility for students in grades 7–12. Part of the Independence Community School District, the institution is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement and community involvement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, Independence Junior Senior High School focuses on building a culture of responsibility and excellence. The district’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and students, providing essential information on school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives to ensure clear communication and community partnership.
For more information, contact Independence Junior Senior High School at (319) 334-7405 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
INDEPENDENCE JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Independence, IA with about 703 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Independence Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 703
- Teachers:
- 47.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 703 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending INDEPENDENCE JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.