Enrollment
137
High
DISTRICT 765 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PASO ROBLES JOINT UNIFIED·NCES 060004812391
Independence High
812 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446 · (805) 769-1620 · San Luis Obispo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL137 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
22.1:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.3:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
76 students
DISTRICT 66% · 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 | 17 | 12% |
| Grade 10 | 28 | 20% |
| Grade 11 | 54 | 39% |
| Grade 12 | 38 | 28% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · 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
31.7%
own-school result
Math
3.3%
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 | 10.0% | 21.7% | 31.7% | 36.7% |
| Math | 1.7% | 1.7% | 25.0% | 71.7% |
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 | 31.7% | 3.3% |
| 2023-24 | 48.8% | 12.2% |
| 2022-23 | 38.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021-22 | 62.5% | 19.2% |
| 2020-21 | 55.9% | 26.5% |
| 2018-19 | 44.1% | 15.2% |
| 2017-18 | 50.0% | 14.0% |
| 2016-17 | 48.5% | 21.2% |
| 2015-16 | 41.0% | 19.0% |
| 2014-15 | 63.0% | 19.0% |
% 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 San Luis Obispo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 137 | #1,473 of 2,093 | #13 of 22 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.5% | #1,111 of 1,575 | #6 of 13 |
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
137
+7 (+5%) vs 2020
-25% since 2010-11, when it was 182
Student : Teacher
22.1:1
was 26.0:1
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 | 137 | 6.2 | 22.1:1 | 55% (76) |
| 2023-24 | 127 | 6.9 | 18.4:1 | 64% (81) |
| 2022-23 | 130 | 5.9 | 22.0:1 | 64% (83) |
| 2020-21 | 130 | 5 | 26.0:1 | 38% (50) |
| 2017-18 | 117 | 6.3 | 18.5:1 | 32% (37) |
| 2015-16 | 104 | 5 | 20.8:1 | 35% (36) |
| 2010-11 | 182 | N/A | N/A | 53% (97) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Independence High.
Since 2017-18: students up 17% (117 to 137); teachers down 2% (6.3 to 6.2).
About Independence High
Independence High is a small high school in California, located in Paso Robles. Grades offered run from 9 through 12, with 137 students enrolled. For comparison, high schools in California average about 838 students.
Paso Robles Joint Unified, which runs Independence High, has 12 schools and 6,902 students.
Independence High's enrollment is 61% Hispanic. The remaining shares are 34% White and 5% multiracial. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of San Luis Obispo County's population at about 25%. Independence High has a diversity index of 51%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teachers at Independence High total 6.2 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 22.1:1. The 18.2:1 average for high schools in California is lower than this school's figure. The school counts 76 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 55%. That is close to the 54% average for public schools in San Luis Obispo County.
According to the American Community Survey, in San Luis Obispo County, median household income is about $97,446, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 83 public schools operate in San Luis Obispo County, serving about 33,339 students.
Liberty High (Continuation) is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Small.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Independence High went from 130 students to 137. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 26.0:1 to 22.1:1.
Threads on this page can be about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
San Luis Obispo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
281,555
Census ACS
Median income
$97,446
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
83
33,339 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Paso Robles Joint Unified
- Paso Robles HighHigh · 1,986 students
- Lewis Flamson Junior HighMiddle · 884 students
- Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet ElementaryElementary · 682 students
- Daniel Lewis MiddleMiddle · 619 students
- Kermit King ElementaryElementary · 507 students
- Winifred Pifer ElementaryElementary · 492 students
Other schools in Paso Robles
- Paso Robles HighHigh · 1,986 students
- Lewis Flamson Junior HighMiddle · 884 students
- Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet ElementaryElementary · 682 students
- Daniel Lewis MiddleMiddle · 619 students
- Kermit King ElementaryElementary · 507 students
- Winifred Pifer ElementaryElementary · 492 students
Other Independence High schools
19 other US public schools in 15 states are named Independence High. Independence High is the 18th largest of the 20.
- Independence HighBakersfield, CA · 2,324 students
- Independence HighSan Jose, CA · 2,289 students
- Independence HighSan Francisco, CA · 235 students
- Independence HighBrentwood, CA · 163 students
- Independence HighAshburn, VA · 2,166 students
Nearby schools
- Liberty High (Continuation)0.0 mi · 171
- Paso Robles High0.1 mi · 1,986
- Pat Butler Elementary0.4 mi · 472
- Almond Acres Charter Academy0.5 mi · 478
- Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary0.6 mi · 682
- Daniel Lewis Middle0.6 mi · 619
Frequently asked questions
About Independence HighHow many students attend Independence High?
Independence High enrolls approximately 137 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 22.1:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Independence High?
At Independence High, the student body is approximately 34% White, 61% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Is Independence High public or private?
Independence High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Paso Robles Joint Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.