INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Independence High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Independence School District school district, located in Independence, WI with about 110 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 11 teachers, Independence High has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 in the small village of Independence, Wisconsin, serves as a central hub for the local community’s educational needs. As part of the Independence School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. By leveraging its position within a close-knit rural setting, the school emphasizes small class sizes and personalized attention, ensuring that students have meaningful interactions with faculty and staff throughout their high school journey.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Independence High School integrates various extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives to prepare students for life after graduation. The school aims to equip its student body with the essential skills, character, and knowledge required to succeed in both higher education and the modern workforce. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and community members, reflecting its commitment to being an accessible and collaborative partner in the development of the region’s youth.
For more information, contact Independence High at (715) 985-3172 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Independence, WI 54747-9095
(715) 985-3172
http://www.indps.k12.wi.us
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Independence, WI with about 110 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Independence School District
- Total Students:
- 110
- Teachers:
- 11.85
- 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 schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 110 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.