Enrollment
163
High
DISTRICT 1,641 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LIBERTY UNION HIGH·NCES 062160008457
Independence High
929 Second St., Brentwood, CA 94513 · (925) 634-2589 · Contra Costa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL163 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.4:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
45 students
DISTRICT 37% · 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 | 4 | 2% |
| Grade 10 | 17 | 10% |
| Grade 11 | 52 | 32% |
| Grade 12 | 90 | 55% |
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 73% · 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
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
46.1%
own-school result
Math
7.7%
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 | 20.0% | 26.1% | 26.1% | 27.7% |
| Math | 4.6% | 3.1% | 20.0% | 72.3% |
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 | 46.1% | 7.7% |
| 2023-24 | 54.0% | 9.2% |
| 2022-23 | 46.8% | 11.3% |
| 2021-22 | 42.5% | 10.3% |
| 2018-19 | 29.8% | 9.6% |
| 2017-18 | 43.1% | 7.3% |
| 2016-17 | 30.6% | 6.1% |
| 2015-16 | 44.0% | 12.0% |
| 2014-15 | 44.0% | 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 →
Where Independence High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 163 | #1,424 of 2,093 | #43 of 54 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 27.6% | #1,422 of 1,575 | #34 of 45 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -35.3% | #41 of 802 | #2 of 27 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
163
-16 (-9%) vs 2020
-38% since 2000-01, when it was 264
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 16.3:1
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 | 163 | 13.2 | 12.4:1 | 28% (45) |
| 2023-24 | 169 | 12 | 14.1:1 | 30% (50) |
| 2022-23 | 140 | 12.5 | 11.2:1 | 34% (47) |
| 2020-21 | 179 | 11 | 16.3:1 | 28% (50) |
| 2017-18 | 252 | 14.1 | 17.8:1 | 28% (71) |
| 2015-16 | 328 | 14 | 23.4:1 | 22% (73) |
| 2010-11 | 449 | N/A | N/A | 1% (3) |
| 2000-01 | 264 | 2 | 132.0:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Independence High.
Since 2017-18: students down 35% (252 to 163); teachers down 7% (14.1 to 13.2).
About Independence High
Independence High is a very small high school in Liberty Union High, located in Brentwood, California. It is open to students in grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 163 students. High schools in California have about 838 students on average; enrollment here is 81% lower.
Liberty Union High has 8,203 students in 5 schools, and Independence High is one of those schools.
Of every 100 students at Independence High, about 41 are White, the largest group. It is also 36% Hispanic, 9% Black, 8% multiracial, and 5% Asian. Census estimates put Contra Costa County at about 41% White, close to the school's figure. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 68, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 13.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at Independence High, giving a ratio of 12.4:1. High schools in California have an average ratio of 18.2:1. By family income, 28% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is below the 45% average among public schools in Contra Costa County.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Contra Costa County show that median household income comes to about $127,229, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 45% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 6%. The county's public schools total 280, with about 167,423 students.
The closest school to Independence High is Liberty High, located about 0.2 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
In the federal locale system, Independence High is coded Suburb: Large, for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school's student count decreased 9% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. The number of students per teacher dropped from 16.3 to 12.4 over 4 years.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Independence High. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Contra Costa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,165,012
Census ACS
Median income
$127,229
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
280
167,423 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Liberty Union High
- Liberty HighHigh · 2,836 students
- Heritage HighHigh · 2,566 students
- Freedom HighHigh · 2,460 students
- La Paloma High (Continuation)High · 178 students
Other schools in Brentwood
- Liberty HighHigh · 2,836 students
- Heritage HighHigh · 2,566 students
- William B. Bristow MiddleMiddle · 1,223 students
- Adams (J. Douglas) MiddleMiddle · 1,197 students
- Edna Hill MiddleMiddle · 1,047 students
- R. Paul Krey ElementaryElementary · 885 students
Other Independence High schools
19 other US public schools in 15 states are named Independence High. Independence High is the 15th largest of the 20.
- Independence HighBakersfield, CA · 2,324 students
- Independence HighSan Jose, CA · 2,289 students
- Independence HighSan Francisco, CA · 235 students
- Independence HighPaso Robles, CA · 137 students
- Independence HighAshburn, VA · 2,166 students
Nearby schools
- Liberty High0.2 mi · 2,836
- Edna Hill Middle0.5 mi · 1,047
- Garin Elementary0.7 mi · 785
- Brentwood Elementary0.8 mi · 811
- Mary Casey Black Elementary1.0 mi · 680
- William B. Bristow Middle1.0 mi · 1,223
Frequently asked questions
About Independence HighHow large is Independence High?
Independence High enrolls approximately 163 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Independence High serve?
Independence High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Independence High is approximately 12.4:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Independence High?
Student demographics at Independence High are roughly 41% White, 36% Hispanic, 9% Black, 5% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Independence High in?
Independence High is part of Liberty Union High.
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