INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY

600 W MECHANIC AVE
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050

www.isdschools.org

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Independence Academy, located at 600 W. Mechanic Ave in Independence, Missouri, is an alternative school serving students within the Independence School District. The institution is specifically designed to provide a supportive, non-traditional learning environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the academy aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral obstacles and get back on the path toward graduation.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on both academic credit recovery and the social-emotional growth of its students. Through its partnership with the broader Independence School District, Independence Academy provides the necessary resources and dedicated faculty to foster accountability and student success. Their mission centers on creating a safe, structured space where students can regain their momentum and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether that involves transitioning back to a traditional high school or moving directly into the workforce or higher education.

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Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5505
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

9th

10th

11th

12th