Independence High School

1776 Declaration Way
Thompson's Station, TN 37179

www.wcs.edu

2,095 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Independence High School, located in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, is a prominent public secondary school within the Williamson County School district. Established in 2004, the school serves a diverse student body and has built a reputation for excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities. It operates with a commitment to preparing students for higher education and professional success, utilizing a rigorous curriculum that includes various Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs designed to foster student growth and engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Independence High School is well-regarded for its vibrant school culture and strong community involvement. The school offers a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the highly-rated Williamson County school system, "Indy" consistently emphasizes a supportive environment, striving to uphold high standards of integrity and excellence for its faculty, staff, and students alike.

2,095

Total Students

120.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,644
Hispanic	209
Black	70
Asian	73
Two or More	92
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,644 (78.5 %)
Hispanic
209 (10.0 %)
Two or More
92 (4.4 %)
Asian
73 (3.5 %)
Black
70 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Williamson County
Phone:	(615)472-4600
Website:	http://www.wcs.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,095
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	120.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 528

Grade 10 567

Grade 11 508

Grade 12 492