Independence Junior Senior High School in Independence, IA

At a glance

Reported students

712

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

44.97

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa high enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

312.5

Independence Junior Senior High School: 712 reported students.

State peer staffing position

75th percentile

15.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. 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: 722
Teachers (FTE): 45.49
Student–teacher ratio: 15.9:1

What the reported data says about Independence Junior Senior High School

Independence Junior Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Independence. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Independence Comm School District. NCES reports 712 students for 2024–25.

Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 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 (90.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Independence Junior Senior High School

1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.97 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.1%
Students with disabilities: 13.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 29.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0.88
Psychologists (FTE): 0
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

White90.4%
Hispanic4.4%
Black1.1%
Asian0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.9%

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

Students enrolled

2 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

West Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–06

360 reported students

East Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

265 reported students

Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

46 reported students

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Public schools near Independence Junior Senior High School

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
West Elementary School Elementary · Independence Comm School District	03–06	360	0.5 mi
East Elementary School Elementary · Independence Comm School District	KG–02	265	0.6 mi
Early Childhood Center Other · Independence Comm School District	PK–PK	46	0.6 mi
Perry #1 Elementary School Elementary · Jesup Comm School District	KG–08	29	6 mi
Jesup High School High · Jesup Comm School District	09–12	269	7.6 mi
East Buchanan High School High · East Buchanan Comm School District	09–12	189	9.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Independence Junior Senior High School

What grades does Independence Junior Senior High School serve?

Independence Junior Senior High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Independence Comm School District.

How many students attend Independence Junior Senior High School?

Independence Junior Senior High School reported 712 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 722 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Independence Junior Senior High School?

The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 712 students and 44.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Independence Junior Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Independence Junior Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Independence Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Independence Junior Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

29.4% 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 Junior Senior High School in?

Independence Junior Senior High School is part of Independence Comm School District, based in Independence, IA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Independence Junior Senior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Elementary School (0.5 mi), East Elementary School (0.6 mi), Early Childhood Center (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.