Independence Jr High School

6610 W Highland Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463

www.d128.k12.il.us

224 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Independence Junior High School, located in Palos Heights, Illinois, serves as a central middle school for the local community. As part of the Palos Heights School District 128, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes core curriculum subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking, social responsibility, and collaborative skills during their formative adolescent years.

In addition to its academic offerings, Independence Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through various extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and fine arts programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. By focusing on both personal character development and rigorous academic standards, Independence Junior High aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

224

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	46
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	6

White
157 (70.1 %)
Hispanic
46 (20.5 %)
Black
11 (4.9 %)
Two or More
6 (2.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Palos Heights SD 128
Phone:	(708)448-0737
Website:	http://www.d128.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 5 1

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 88