Independence High School vs. East Side Community School
Should you attend Independence High School or East Side Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
East Side Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 265 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 695 students in grades 6-12, East Side Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
265 students
695 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1816 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50-59%
Graduation Rate
25-29%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
105
Grade 7 Students
-
102
Grade 8 Students
-
106
Grade 9 Students
60
104
Grade 10 Students
66
89
Grade 11 Students
90
91
Grade 12 Students
49
97
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
66%
53%
% Black
30%
16%
% White
1%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.48
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
