Independence Junior Senior High School

www.indeek12.org

701 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

701

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Junior Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	650
Hispanic	26
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	21

White
650 (92.7 %)
Hispanic
26 (3.7 %)
Two or More
21 (3.0 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Independence Comm School District
Phone:	(319)334-7405
Website:	http://www.indeek12.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 7 87

Grade 8 115

Grade 9 127

Grade 10 128

Grade 11 121

Grade 12 123