Enrollment
102
High
DISTRICT 470 · STATE 455
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BLACKFOOT DISTRICT·NCES 160027000689
INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
155 EAST FRANCIS STREET, BLACKFOOT, ID 83221 · (208) 785-8825 · Bingham County
GRADES 07–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL102 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
12.9:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.8:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
59 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 46%
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 7 | 2 | 2% |
| Grade 8 | 7 | 7% |
| Grade 9 | 26 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 18 | 18% |
| Grade 11 | 20 | 20% |
| Grade 12 | 29 | 28% |
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 44% · 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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Where INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho | In Bingham County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 102 | #154 of 198 | #7 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.8% | #23 of 146 | #2 of 6 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
102
-55 (-35%) vs 2020
+26% since 1990-91, when it was 81
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 17.4:1
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 | 102 | 7.9 | 12.9:1 | 58% (59) |
| 2023-24 | 137 | 6.9 | 19.9:1 | 58% (80) |
| 2022-23 | 169 | 17 | 9.9:1 | 59% (100) |
| 2020-21 | 157 | 9 | 17.4:1 | 59% (92) |
| 2017-18 | 108 | 9.1 | 11.9:1 | 58% (63) |
| 2015-16 | 139 | 9 | 15.4:1 | 60% (83) |
| 2010-11 | 219 | 9 | 24.3:1 | 40% (87) |
| 2000-01 | 113 | 8 | 14.1:1 | 97% (110) |
| 1990-91 | 81 | 3 | 27.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (108 to 102); teachers down 13% (9.1 to 7.9).
About INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a small high school in Idaho, with an address in BLACKFOOT. Students in grades 7 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 102 students. For comparison, high schools in Idaho average about 455 students.
The BLACKFOOT DISTRICT system has 12 schools and 3,796 students.
Federal enrollment data show White students as the largest group at INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL, at 40%. Enrollment also includes 34% Native American and 24% Hispanic. Among people living in Bingham County, the White share is about 77%. INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL's diversity index is 67%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at the school number 7.9 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 12.9:1. This ratio sits 3.0 below the 16.0:1 average for high schools in Idaho. Roughly 58% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 45% average for public schools in Bingham County, the school's rate is higher.
Census Bureau estimates for Bingham County show that the median household income is $77,878, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. There are 37 public schools in Bingham County, enrolling about 12,273 students in all.
BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE is the closest public school, about 0.3 miles away in a straight line. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Distant.
Federal data show a 35% enrollment decrease, from 157 in 2020-21 to 102 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 17.4:1 in 2020-21 to 12.9:1 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Bingham County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
49,664
Census ACS
Median income
$77,878
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
12,273 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT
- BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,170 students
- MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 526 students
- RIVERBEND ELEMENTARYElementary · 403 students
- RIDGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 359 students
- BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADEMiddle · 277 students
- DONALD D STALKER ELEMENTARYElementary · 237 students
Other schools in BLACKFOOT
- SNAKE RIVER ONLINEElementary · 1,750 students
- BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,170 students
- SNAKE RIVER HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 583 students
- MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 526 students
- BLACKFOOT CHARTER COMMUNITYElementary · 433 students
- RIVERBEND ELEMENTARYElementary · 403 students
Nearby schools
- BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE0.3 mi · 277
- BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLINE JR/SR SCHOOL0.3 mi · 138
- MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL0.4 mi · 526
- VAUGHN HUGIE FAMILY ED CENTER0.6 mi · 52
- BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL0.8 mi · 1,170
- RIDGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.9 mi · 359
Frequently asked questions
About INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLHow many students attend INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL?
INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 102 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL serve?
INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 12.9:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 40% White, 24% Hispanic, 1% Asian.
Is INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by BLACKFOOT DISTRICT.
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