Enrollment
258
High
DISTRICT 1,374 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROSEVILLE JOINT UNION HIGH·NCES 063363010036
Independence High (Alternative)
125 Berry St., Roseville, CA 95678 · (916) 786-0793 · Placer County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYVIRTUALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL258 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
18.8:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.3:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
126 students
DISTRICT 46% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 21 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 55 | 21% |
| Grade 11 | 91 | 35% |
| Grade 12 | 91 | 35% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
48.4%
own-school result
Math
17.4%
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.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 20.2% | 28.2% | 28.2% | 23.4% |
| Math | 5.0% | 12.4% | 21.5% | 61.2% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 48.4% | 17.4% |
| 2023-24 | 41.9% | 9.7% |
| 2022-23 | 44.3% | 14.2% |
| 2021-22 | 44.9% | 19.6% |
| 2020-21 | 29.0% | 15.2% |
| 2018-19 | 36.8% | 6.3% |
| 2017-18 | 50.7% | 14.7% |
| 2016-17 | 57.1% | 6.5% |
| 2015-16 | 52.0% | 13.0% |
| 2014-15 | 40.0% | 11.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations 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 →
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
258
+98 (+61%) vs 2020
+70% since 1990-91, when it was 152
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
was 14.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 258 | 13.7 | 18.8:1 | 49% (126) |
| 2023-24 | 250 | 16.1 | 15.6:1 | 48% (121) |
| 2022-23 | 263 | 14.8 | 17.7:1 | 39% (103) |
| 2020-21 | 160 | 11 | 14.6:1 | 33% (53) |
| 2017-18 | 177 | 11.1 | 16.0:1 | 26% (46) |
| 2015-16 | 159 | 10 | 15.9:1 | 23% (36) |
| 2010-11 | 214 | N/A | N/A | 33% (71) |
| 2000-01 | 334 | 13 | 25.7:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 152 | 3 | 50.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Independence High (Alternative).
Since 2017-18: students up 46% (177 to 258); teachers up 24% (11.1 to 13.7).
About Independence High (Alternative)
Independence High (Alternative) is a very small high school that serves part of Roseville, California. The school enrolls 258 students in grades 9 through 12. High schools in California average about 838 students, which makes this school 69% below average.
Independence High (Alternative) is run by Roseville Joint Union High, whose 8 schools enroll 10,989 students.
The share of White students at Independence High (Alternative) is 55%, a majority. The remaining students are 19% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% multiracial, and 3% Black. Census figures show Placer County is about 69% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 63, compared with 70 nationally.
The school has 13.7 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 18.8 students per teacher. It is about the same as the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California. The school reported 49% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. Public schools in Placer County average 33%.
Census data for Placer County show the median household earns about $115,998 a year, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Public schools in Placer County number 123, with about 70,590 students.
Among nearby public schools, Roseville High is closest at about 0.1 miles. Independence High (Alternative) is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is City: Mid-size. Independence High (Alternative) is listed as a virtual school by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The school's enrollment figures are 160 for 2020-21 and 258 for 2024-25. Differences this large can reflect a change in grade levels, a boundary change, or a merger. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 14.6:1 to 18.8:1.
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Placer County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
419,156
Census ACS
Median income
$115,998
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
123
70,590 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Roseville Joint Union High
- West Park HighHigh · 2,079 students
- Granite Bay HighHigh · 2,036 students
- Woodcreek HighHigh · 1,940 students
- Antelope HighHigh · 1,821 students
- Roseville HighHigh · 1,443 students
- Oakmont HighHigh · 1,290 students
Other schools in Roseville
- West Park HighHigh · 2,079 students
- Woodcreek HighHigh · 1,940 students
- John Adams Academy - RosevilleCombined · 1,668 students
- Roseville HighHigh · 1,443 students
- Oakmont HighHigh · 1,290 students
- Barbara Chilton MiddleMiddle · 1,289 students
Other Independence High (Alternative) schools
One other US public school is named Independence High (Alternative). Independence High (Alternative) is the largest of the 2.
- Independence High (Alternative)Merced, CA · 87 students
Nearby schools
- Roseville High0.1 mi · 1,443
- Ferris Spanger Elementary0.4 mi · 301
- Adelante High (Continuation)0.5 mi · 122
- John Adams Academy - Roseville0.6 mi · 1,668
- Bradford Woodbridge Fundamental Elementary0.9 mi · 298
- Catheryn Gates Elementary1.2 mi · 383
Frequently asked questions
About Independence High (Alternative)How many students attend Independence High (Alternative)?
Independence High (Alternative) enrolls approximately 258 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Independence High (Alternative) serve?
Independence High (Alternative) serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Independence High (Alternative)?
Approximately 18.8:1 students per teacher at Independence High (Alternative).
How diverse is Independence High (Alternative)?
Independence High (Alternative) reports a student body of 55% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% Black, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Independence High (Alternative)?
Independence High (Alternative) is overseen by Roseville Joint Union High in Placer County.
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