Independence High School

23 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Independence High School, located at 100 Youth Center Rd in Elko, Nevada, is a specialized alternative secondary school within the Elko County School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment, the school focuses on providing a flexible and supportive setting for those who are credit-deficient or at risk of dropping out. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Independence High School aims to remove barriers to graduation and help students recover the credits necessary to earn their high school diplomas.

The school is characterized by a strong emphasis on individualized learning pathways and student-teacher mentorship. Its curriculum is tailored to meet the specific academic and social-emotional needs of its student body, often utilizing self-paced learning models to accommodate different speeds of progression. By fostering a close-knit community and a structured, goal-oriented atmosphere, Independence High School serves as a vital resource for students looking to overcome academic hurdles and successfully transition to post-secondary education or the workforce.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	5
Black	10
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
10 (45.5 %)
Hispanic
5 (22.7 %)
White
3 (13.6 %)
Two or More
3 (13.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (4.5 %)

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:	No
District:	CORRECTIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)738-5907
Website:	http://N/A
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.6
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

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 10

Adult Education 1