Independence High

www.indps.k12.wi.us

144 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

144

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence High
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	62
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
77 (53.5 %)
Hispanic
62 (43.1 %)
Black
2 (1.4 %)
Two or More
2 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)

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:	No
District:	Independence School District
Phone:	(715)985-3172
Website:	http://www.indps.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 32

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 36

Grade 12 36