Independence Continuation High School (Closed 2021)

P.o. Box 1450
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
Independence Continuation High School serves 102 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
102 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.31
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independence Continuation High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Independence Continuation High School?
102 students attend Independence Continuation High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Independence Continuation High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Continuation High School?
Independence Continuation High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Independence Continuation High School offer ?
Independence Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Independence Continuation High School part of?
Independence Continuation High School is part of El Dorado Union High School District.

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