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.
550
Total Students
41.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Sr High
Demographic Student Count
White381
Hispanic67
Black29
Asian5
Two or More53
American Indian15
  • White
    381 (69.3%)
  • Hispanic
    67 (12.2%)
  • Two or More
    53 (9.6%)
  • Black
    29 (5.3%)
  • American Indian
    15 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    5 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Independence Sr High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9168
Grade 10141
Grade 11129
Grade 12112
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Independence Sr High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25245.8%
Male29854.2%