INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENCE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the FRISCO ISD school district, located in FRISCO, TX with about 1,958 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 130 teachers, INDEPENDENCE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 at 10555 Independence Pkwy in Frisco, Texas, is a prominent public high school within the Frisco Independent School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular environment. As part of the rapidly growing Frisco area, the campus reflects the district’s focus on modern facilities, technology integration, and a wide array of specialized programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Independence High School is highly regarded for its active student life, which includes a competitive athletic program, diverse fine arts opportunities, and numerous student-led organizations. The school fosters a culture of community and school spirit, often referred to by students and faculty as the "Knight" community. With a strong emphasis on student success and community involvement, Independence High School continues to be a central institution in the Frisco community, consistently striving to balance rigorous scholarship with holistic student development.
For more information, contact INDEPENDENCE H S at (469) 633-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FRISCO, TX 75035
(469) 633-5400
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FRISCO, TX with about 1,958 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FRISCO ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,958
- Teachers:
- 130.88
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,958 students
- White
- 44.6%
- Asian
- 25.6%
- Black or African American
- 12.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.