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Independence Continuation

6501 Balboa Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA 91406 · (818) 881-7737 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL103 STUDENTS
Enrollment
103
High
DISTRICT 676 · STATE 838
Student : Teacher
18.7:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
90%
93 students
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
13
Grade 10
22
Grade 11
36
Grade 12
32
Student demographics
White
1010%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 20%
Hispanic
8986%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 56%
Black
33%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 12%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
6664%
Female
3736%

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Test scores

CAASPP 2023-24 . % met or exceeded standard
English Language Arts
16.3%
own-school result
Math
6.1%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
103
+1 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.7:1
was 15.7:1
% White
10%
was 7%
% Hispanic
86%
was 84%
% Black
3%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Independence Continuation

Independence Continuation is one of the very small senior highs in Lake Balboa, California, part of Los Angeles Unified, with 103 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 838 students per school, that is 88% below typical.

Los Angeles Unified runs 784 schools in total, collectively educating 406,887 students. Independence Continuation is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Independence Continuation reports that nearly all students (86%) are Hispanic. Beyond that, the school records 10% White, 3% Black. The wider county runs roughly 48% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Independence Continuation shows 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.7:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 90% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is north of Los Angeles County's rate of about 70%.

Around the school, Los Angeles County reports that median household earnings sit near $90,112, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Los Angeles County runs 2244 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,265,907 students), of which Independence Continuation is one.

The closest other public school is Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications Magnet, roughly 0.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an inner-city site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Independence Continuation has held roughly steady, going from 102 students in 2018 to 103 in 2025. Class-load math has widened: from 15.7:1 in 2018 to 18.7:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Independence Continuation typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Los Angeles County at a glance

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Population
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students

Quick facts

School name
Independence Continuation
District
Los Angeles Unified
Address
6501 Balboa Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Phone
(818) 881-7737
County
Los Angeles County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
103
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
93 (90%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
062271003100
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Independence Continuation
What is the total enrollment at Independence Continuation?
Independence Continuation enrolls approximately 103 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Independence Continuation serve?
Independence Continuation serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Independence Continuation?
Approximately 18.7:1 students per teacher at Independence Continuation.
How diverse is Independence Continuation?
Independence Continuation reports a student body of 10% White, 86% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian.
Is Independence Continuation public or private?
Independence Continuation is a public K-12 school, overseen by Los Angeles Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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