Enrollment
40
High
STATE 973
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CORRECTIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 320002300808
Independence High School
100 Youth Center Rd, Elko, NV 89801 · (775) 738-5907 · Elko County
GRADES 06–12HIGH41-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL40 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
5.0:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 72.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 85%
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 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 9 | 3 | 8% |
| Grade 10 | 9 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 13 | 33% |
| Grade 12 | 14 | 35% |
Student demographics
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
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 School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nevada | In Elko County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 40 | #119 of 130 | #8 of 9 |
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
40
+2 (+5%) vs 2020
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 | 40 | 8 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 46 | 8 | 5.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 23 | 5 | 4.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 38 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Independence High School.
About Independence High School
Independence High School is a small high school in Elko, Nevada, administered by Correctional School District. It educates 40 students in grades 6 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in Nevada is about 973 students.
Independence High School is administered by Correctional School District.
The most common group at Independence High School is Black students, at 48%. Other groups make up 33% Hispanic, 13% White, 3% multiracial, and 3% Native American.
Federal data list 8 full-time-equivalent teachers at Independence High School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 5.0:1. That is 67.6 students per teacher below the 72.6:1 average for high schools in Nevada.
Across Elko County, the median household income is $86,487, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Elko County is home to 38 public schools and about 9,984 public school students.
Flagview Intermediate School is located about 2.8 miles from Independence High School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment has grown by 2 students since 2020-21, to 40.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Elko County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
54,047
Census ACS
Median income
$86,487
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
9,984 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Elko
- Elko High SchoolHigh · 1,407 students
- Flagview Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 674 students
- Adobe Middle SchoolMiddle · 668 students
- Southside Elementary SchoolElementary · 511 students
- Mountain View Elementary SchoolElementary · 507 students
- Elko Institute for Academic AchievementElementary · 398 students
Other Independence High schools
19 other US public schools in 15 states are named Independence High. Independence High School is the 20th largest of the 20.
- Independence HighBakersfield, CA · 2,324 students
- Independence HighSan Jose, CA · 2,289 students
- Independence HighAshburn, VA · 2,166 students
- Independence High SchoolThompson's Station, TN · 2,091 students
- Independence High SchoolCharlotte, NC · 2,024 students
Nearby schools
- Flagview Intermediate School2.8 mi · 674
- Elko High School3.4 mi · 1,407
- Early Childhood3.5 mi · 7
- Early Childhood GBC3.5 mi · 20
- Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy3.5 mi · 47
- Grammar School 23.7 mi · 341
Frequently asked questions
About Independence High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Independence High School?
Independence High School enrolls approximately 40 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Independence High School serve?
Independence High School serves grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at Independence High School?
Approximately 5.0:1 students per teacher at Independence High School.
What is the student diversity at Independence High School?
Student demographics at Independence High School are roughly 13% White, 33% Hispanic, 48% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is Independence High School in?
Independence High School is part of Correctional School District.
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