Enrollment
276
High
DISTRICT 1,533 · STATE 980
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PROVO DISTRICT·NCES 490081000836
Independence High
636 N INDEPENDENCE AVE, PROVO, UT 84601 · (801) 374-4920 · Utah County
GRADES 05–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL276 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.4:1 · STATE 21.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
151 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 33%
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 | 26 | 9% |
| Grade 10 | 55 | 20% |
| Grade 11 | 72 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 123 | 45% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 47% · 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
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 Utah | In Utah County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 276 | #134 of 189 | #25 of 27 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #3 of 145 | #1 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.7% | #24 of 145 | #3 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.7% | #14 of 169 | #2 of 27 |
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
276
+87 (+46%) vs 2020
+54% since 1990-91, when it was 179
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 | 276 | 19.8 | 13.9:1 | 55% (151) |
| 2023-24 | 278 | 20.7 | 13.4:1 | 56% (155) |
| 2022-23 | 268 | 22.6 | 11.9:1 | 54% (144) |
| 2020-21 | 189 | N/A | N/A | 60% (113) |
| 2017-18 | 195 | N/A | N/A | 54% (105) |
| 2015-16 | 284 | N/A | N/A | 67% (190) |
| 2010-11 | 276 | 28 | 9.9:1 | 80% (222) |
| 2000-01 | 268 | 17 | 15.8:1 | 63% (168) |
| 1990-91 | 179 | 20 | 8.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Independence High.
About Independence High
At 636 N INDEPENDENCE AVE in PROVO, Utah, Independence High operates as a small high school. The school's enrollment of 276 students covers grades 5 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Utah average about 980 students each.
Provo District is responsible for 21 schools, Independence High included, with 13,897 students in all.
Hispanic students are the majority at Independence High, with 53% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 38% White, 3% multiracial, 3% Pacific Islander, and 2% Native American. The school's Hispanic share is 38 points above the 15% share among Utah County residents. Independence High's diversity index is 58%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school employs the equivalent of 19.8 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 13.9:1. That is 7.1 students per teacher below the 21.1:1 average for high schools in Utah. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Independence High is 55%. On average, public schools in Utah County report 22%.
Utah County has about 705,400 residents, and the median household income is $100,671, 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Independence High, Utah County has 201 other public schools.
The school nearest to Independence High is Freedom Preparatory Academy, at a distance of about 0.5 miles. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as City: Mid-size, meaning it is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
In 2020-21 the school reported 189 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 276. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large.
Community posts for Independence High can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Utah County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
705,400
Census ACS
Median income
$100,671
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
202
164,467 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Provo District
- Timpview HighHigh · 2,300 students
- Provo HighHigh · 2,023 students
- Centennial MiddleMiddle · 1,073 students
- Shoreline Middle SchoolMiddle · 877 students
- Lakeview SchoolElementary · 695 students
- Timpanogos SchoolElementary · 636 students
Other schools in PROVO
- Timpview HighHigh · 2,300 students
- Provo HighHigh · 2,023 students
- Freedom Preparatory AcademyCombined · 1,248 students
- Centennial MiddleMiddle · 1,073 students
- Shoreline Middle SchoolMiddle · 877 students
- Lakeview SchoolElementary · 695 students
Other Independence High schools
19 other US public schools in 15 states are named Independence High. Independence High is the 12th 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
- Freedom Preparatory Academy0.5 mi · 1,248
- Westridge School0.8 mi · 608
- Timpanogos School1.0 mi · 636
- Sunset View School1.1 mi · 628
- Amelia Earhart School1.2 mi · 377
- Provo eSchool1.3 mi · 42
Frequently asked questions
About Independence HighWhat is the total enrollment at Independence High?
Independence High enrolls approximately 276 students in grades 05-12.
What grades does Independence High serve?
Independence High serves grades 05-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Independence High is approximately 13.9:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Independence High?
At Independence High, the student body is approximately 38% White, 53% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Independence High?
Independence High is overseen by Provo District in Utah County.
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