Independence Sr High

1301 N. 10Th St., Independence KS, 67301 | Independence Unified School District 446 | 620-332-1815
  • grades PK-12
  • students 592
  • type Other
PROFICIENCY 37% 4% higher than state average
School Rankings Proficiency Averages
36%Independence
35%Kansas

Independence Sr High is a school servicing grades PK to 12 and is located in the district of "Independence Unified School District 446" in Independence, KS. There are a total of 592 students and 44 teachers at Independence Sr High, for a student to teacher ratio of 14 to 1.

Independence Sr High has an average proficiency test score (in mathematics and languages) of 37.0%, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average.

Independence Sr High location

Academics

Students/Teachers
Students592
Teachers44
Student/Teacher ratio14:1

 

Advanced Placement
AP enrollment58
Taking some courses33
Taking some courses (not tests)21
Passing some courses11
Passing no courses23

Advanced placement (AP) is a program that offers high school students the ability to take college level courses and exams. These programs were created to be at the same level of most first year university courses. If the students were successful in the AP programs, they could potentially receive advanced placement, credit or exemptions when they go on to university. At Independence Sr High, there are a total of 58 students enrolled in advanced placement courses, with 33 taking some courses.

Proficiency in mathematics comparison

Proficiency in languages comparison

Proficiency in mathematics by grade

GradeProficiency
All37%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
6n/a
7n/a
8n/a
High School35-39%

Proficiency in languages by grade

GradeProficiency
All37%
3n/a
4n/a
5n/a
6n/a
7n/a
8n/a
High School35-39%

The proficiency in math and languages tables represent the percentage of students that scored at or above the proficiency level on their standardized state assessment tests. Although these tests are standardized within each state, the tests may vary from state to state. Comparing the results of one state to another may not always be an accurate or fair comparison.

Independence Sr High race/ethnicity breakdown

RaceSchoolDistrictKansasNational
White 75.0% 77.3% 65.8% 51.1%
Black 6.0% 6.6% 7.3% 15.9%
Asian 0.6% 1.0% 2.7% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0% 5.1% 18.1% 23.6%
American Indian and Alaskan 4.5% 3.4% 1.2% 1.2%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Multiracial 6.5% 6.3% 4.7% 3.1%

Independence demographics profile

StatisticIndependenceKansasNational
Population8,5952,913,314328,239,523
Population density (sq mi)1,1213691
Median age36.836.237.7
Male/Female ratio1.1:11.0:11.0:1
Married (15yrs & older)52%59%55%
Speak English97%89%79%
Speak Spanish3%8%13%

Education level achieved in Independence

IndexIndependenceKansasNational
Completed 8th grade86.7%87.4%84.3%
Completed high school85.7%86.1%83.0%
Completed some college61.8%63.7%59.4%
Completed associate degree33.0%39.8%38.5%
Completed bachelors20.9%31.6%30.3%
Completed masters7.2%11.4%11.5%
Completed professional degree1.6%3.0%3.3%
Completed doctorate0.3%1.2%1.3%
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Source: The Independence Sr High data displayed above is derived from the National Center for Education Statistics and from the U.S. Department of Education.