At a glance
Reported students
163
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
2,460
Independence High: 163 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 177
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Independence High
Independence High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brentwood. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Liberty Union High. NCES reports 163 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.2%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Independence High
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.1%
- Hispanic36.2%
- Black9.2%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Liberty Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
La Paloma High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
178 reported students
Freedom High
High · Grades 09–12
2,460 reported students
Heritage High
High · Grades 09–12
2,566 reported students
Liberty High
High · Grades 09–12
2,836 reported students
Public schools near Independence High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High High · Liberty Union High | 09–12 | 2,836 | 0.2 mi |
| La Paloma High (Continuation) High · Liberty Union High | 09–12 | 178 | 1.4 mi |
| Freedom High High · Liberty Union High | 09–12 | 2,460 | 2.6 mi |
| Heritage High High · Liberty Union High | 09–12 | 2,566 | 3.3 mi |
| Dozier-Libbey Medical High High · Antioch Unified | 09–12 | 681 | 4 mi |
| Deer Valley High High · Antioch Unified | 09–12 | 1,812 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Independence High
What grades does Independence High serve?
Independence High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Liberty Union High.
How many students attend Independence High?
Independence High reported 163 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 177 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Independence High?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 163 students and 13.19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Independence High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Independence High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Liberty Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Independence High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Independence High in?
Independence High is part of Liberty Union High, based in Brentwood, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Independence High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Liberty High (0.2 mi), La Paloma High (Continuation) (1.4 mi), Freedom High (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.