INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL

INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the BLACKFOOT DISTRICT school district, located in BLACKFOOT, ID with about 108 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL, located in Blackfoot, Idaho, serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. As an alternative institution, the school focuses on providing a flexible and supportive atmosphere that helps students overcome academic or personal obstacles. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the school aims to re-engage students, helping them work toward credit recovery and ensuring they remain on a viable path toward high school graduation.

The curriculum at Independence Alternative is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often emphasizing competency-based learning and individual pacing. Beyond core academics, the school typically prioritizes the development of life skills, emotional well-being, and vocational readiness. By fostering a closer-knit community, the faculty and staff work to build strong mentorships with students, creating an environment that encourages perseverance and prepares them for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, trade schools, or the workforce.

For more information, contact INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL at (208) 785-8825 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.