INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL

Independence High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Columbus City Schools District school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 776 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, Independence High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 High School, located on Refugee Road in Columbus, Ohio, is a public secondary school serving the students of the Columbus City Schools district. As part of Ohio’s largest school district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus is integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for academic and extracurricular engagement for families in the Southeast Columbus area.

Like many schools within the Columbus City Schools system, Independence High emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards while offering a variety of opportunities for student development. The school typically provides a range of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations designed to foster school spirit and personal growth outside the classroom. By balancing core academic requirements with supportive programs, Independence High School strives to provide a stable learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

For more information, contact Independence High School at (614) 365-5372 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5175 Refugee Rd
Columbus, OH 43232-5352
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INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, OH with about 776 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
776
Teachers:
42
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 776 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.8%
Hispanic/Latino
14.9%
White
6.4%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.