Independence High School

664 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

664

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	136
Black	469
Asian	6
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
469 (70.6 %)
Hispanic
136 (20.5 %)
White
29 (4.4 %)
Two or More
21 (3.2 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5372
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	664
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 287

Grade 10 158

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 106