Enrollment
235
High
DISTRICT 892 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED·NCES 063441007840
Independence High
1350 7th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122 · (415) 242-2528 · San Francisco County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL235 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
15.7:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.9:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
133 students
DISTRICT 57% · 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 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 54 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 73 | 31% |
| Grade 12 | 87 | 37% |
Student demographics
78%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
63.2%
own-school result
Math
20.0%
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 | 31.6% | 31.6% | 21.1% | 15.8% |
| Math | 0.0% | 20.0% | 35.0% | 45.0% |
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 | 63.2% | 20.0% |
| 2018-19 | 76.9% | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 47.4% | 21.4% |
| 2016-17 | 57.7% | 14.3% |
| 2015-16 | 44.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014-15 | 75.0% | 30.0% |
% 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 Francisco County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 235 | #1,301 of 2,093 | #16 of 26 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #134 of 1,352 | #3 of 17 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 77.9% | #8 of 1,351 | #1 of 17 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.6% | #1,097 of 1,575 | #12 of 22 |
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
235
+73 (+45%) vs 2020
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 397
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 10.8:1
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 | 235 | 15 | 15.7:1 | 57% (133) |
| 2023-24 | 197 | 16.6 | 11.9:1 | 50% (98) |
| 2022-23 | 205 | 16.4 | 12.5:1 | 52% (106) |
| 2020-21 | 162 | 15 | 10.8:1 | 48% (78) |
| 2017-18 | 176 | 15.2 | 11.6:1 | 57% (101) |
| 2015-16 | 201 | 14 | 14.4:1 | 60% (120) |
| 2010-11 | 286 | N/A | N/A | 52% (148) |
| 2000-01 | 261 | 11 | 23.7:1 | 13% (34) |
| 1990-91 | 397 | 15 | 26.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Independence High.
Since 2017-18: students up 34% (176 to 235); teachers down 1% (15.2 to 15).
About Independence High
Independence High is a small high school with an address in San Francisco, California. The latest federal count shows 235 students in grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in California is about 838 students, so this school is 72% smaller than average.
The San Francisco Unified system has 106 schools and 48,706 students.
No single group makes up more than half of enrollment at Independence High. The largest is Hispanic students, at 32%. Smaller groups are 22% White, 17% Black, 17% multiracial, and 10% Asian. For comparison, the population of San Francisco County is roughly 16% Hispanic. The school's diversity index is 78%, meaning two students picked at random have a 78% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Federal staffing data show 15 full-time-equivalent teachers at Independence High and a ratio of 15.7:1. This ratio sits 2.5 below the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 57% of students. For comparison, public schools in San Francisco County average 54%.
Independence High is located in San Francisco County, where the median household income is $140,970, roughly 60% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Independence High is one of 132 public schools in the county.
The school nearest to Independence High is Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary, at a distance of about 0.4 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Federal data place Independence High in the City: Large locale, which means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school counted 162 students in 2020-21 and 235 in 2024-25. A shift in the grades offered could account for part of the difference. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 10.8:1 in 2020-21 to 15.7:1 in 2024-25.
Threads on this page can be about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
San Francisco County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
830,235
Census ACS
Median income
$140,970
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
132
56,505 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary0.4 mi · 594
- Jefferson Elementary0.7 mi · 511
- Grattan Elementary0.7 mi · 392
- Clarendon Alternative Elementary0.8 mi · 533
- McCoppin (Frank) Elementary0.9 mi · 258
- New Traditions Elementary1.0 mi · 259
Frequently asked questions
About Independence HighWhat is the total enrollment at Independence High?
Independence High enrolls approximately 235 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Independence High serve?
Independence High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Independence High is approximately 15.7:1 (15 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Independence High?
Independence High reports a student body of 22% White, 32% Hispanic, 17% Black, 10% Asian, 17% Two or more.
Is Independence High public or private?
Independence High is a public K-12 school, overseen by San Francisco Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.