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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
Enrollment
163
High
DISTRICT 1,641 · STATE 838
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
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
17
Grade 11
52
Grade 12
90
Student demographics
White
6741%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 20%
Hispanic
5936%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 56%
Black
159%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 5%
Asian
85%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 12%
Two+
138%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
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
7647%
Female
8753%

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Test scores

CAASPP 2023-24 . % met or exceeded standard
English Language Arts
54.0%
own-school result
Math
9.2%
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

Not computed for this school
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
163
-89 (-35%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 17.8:1
% White
41%
was 49%
% Hispanic
36%
was 31%
% Black
9%
was 10%
% Asian
5%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Independence High

Independence High is one of the minimally staffed four-year high schools in Brentwood, California, operated by Liberty Union High, with 163 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 81% leaner than the state mean of about 838.

Independence High is one of 5 schools operated by Liberty Union High, a district that enrolls 8,203 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Independence High reports that 41% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder looks like 36% Hispanic, 9% Black, 8% multiracial, 5% Asian. Compared to Contra Costa County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Independence High has 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 18.2:1 average. Around 28% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Contra Costa County (around 45%), the school's rate is south of typical.

In the area at large, Contra Costa County reports that median household income runs about $127,229, about 45% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. In all, Contra Costa County runs 280 public schools (combined enrollment of about 167,423 students), of which Independence High is one.

The closest other public school is Liberty High, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Independence High's enrollment has contracted 35% since 2018, when it stood at 252 (now 163). The White share of enrollment shrank from 49% to 41% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 17.8:1 in 2018 to 12.4:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Independence High typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Contra Costa County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Independence High
District
Liberty Union High
Address
929 Second St., Brentwood, CA 94513
Phone
(925) 634-2589
County
Contra Costa County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
163
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
45 (28%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
062160008457
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Independence High
How 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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