Serving 144 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Independence High School's student population of 144 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Independence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1849 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
43%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
54%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence High School's ranking?
Independence High School is ranked #1849 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Independence High School often compared to?
Independence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcadia High School, Abbotsford Middle/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
144 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Independence High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Independence High School offer ?
Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Independence High School part of?
Independence High School is part of Independence School District.
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