Total enrollment
9,017
+7,929 (+729%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Independence
Ohio · Public K-12
Public schools in Independence number 6 per the latest NCES data, with about 9,017 students enrolled, an average school size of 1503.
7-year change in Independence
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+3 (+100%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
8%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Education Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 6,276 |
| Gateway Online Academy of Ohio | High | 09-12 | 1,255 |
| Independence High School | High | 09-12 | 305 |
| Independence Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 299 |
| Independence Primary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 440 |
| Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio | High | 06-11 | 442 |
About Independence
Public education in Independence, Ohio runs across 6 schools that educates roughly 9,017 students. By footprint, Independence sits in the middle-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Independence average about 1,503 students each, 220% noticeably above the Ohio norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 9,017 students, expanded 729% from the 1,088 reported in SY 2017-18. Independence now counts 6 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 1% to 8% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Independence discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.