Independence High (Continuation)

About Independence High (Continuation)

Independence High offers a variety of extracurricular activities to help students develop interests outside of the classroom. The school has an extensive art program, with classes in painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture. The school also offers a wide range of sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. In addition, there are many clubs and organizations, such as the student government, the debate team, and a robotics club.
The school also has a strong focus on community involvement. Every year, the school organizes a number of service projects and events, such as a food drive, a clothing drive, and a blood drive. Students are encouraged to get involved in these activities to give back to their community and to learn more about the importance of social responsibility.
Independence High is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all of its students. The school has a strict anti-bullying policy, and there are many resources available to help students who are struggling with bullying or other issues. The school also has a dedicated counseling staff, who are available to provide students with support and guidance.

Address:	525 Independence Dr. Jackson, CA 95642
Phone:	(209) 257-5100
Site:	his-acusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	55 students

Overview Independence High (Continuation)

Independence High (Continuation) serves 55 students in grades 9-12.
Independence High (Continuation) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Independence High (Continuation)

Independence High (Continuation) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Independence High (Continuation) is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.