Independence Sr High
550 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Independence Senior High School, located in Independence, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Independence Unified School District 446. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of rigorous core curriculum, elective opportunities, and career-focused pathways. As a focal point of the local community, the school emphasizes student development through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, fostering an environment aimed at both academic excellence and personal growth.
Beyond its academic offerings, Independence Senior High plays an integral role in the town’s community life through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. By utilizing its central location on North 10th Street, the school maintains a strong connection with the district’s mission to support diverse learning styles and encourage student involvement. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s specific course catalogs, athletic schedules, or administrative policies, the district maintains an official website at http://www.indyschools.com.
Beyond its academic offerings, Independence Senior High plays an integral role in the town’s community life through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. By utilizing its central location on North 10th Street, the school maintains a strong connection with the district’s mission to support diverse learning styles and encourage student involvement. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s specific course catalogs, athletic schedules, or administrative policies, the district maintains an official website at http://www.indyschools.com.
550
Total Students
41.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 381 |
| Hispanic | 67 |
| Black | 29 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 53 |
| American Indian | 15 |
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White381 (69.3%)
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Hispanic67 (12.2%)
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Two or More53 (9.6%)
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Black29 (5.3%)
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American Indian15 (2.7%)
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Asian5 (0.9%)
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 |
| Phone: | (620)332-1815 |
| Website: | http://www.indyschools.com |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 550 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 41.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 319 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 45 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
168
Grade 10
141
Grade 11
129
Grade 12
112
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 168 |
| Grade 10 | 141 |
| Grade 11 | 129 |
| Grade 12 | 112 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 252 | 45.8% |
| Male | 298 | 54.2% |
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