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Public high school · Independence

Independence Sr High

Grades 09–12 · Independence, KS · NCES 200765001121

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

550

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

41.47

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.3:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Kansas high enrollment

78th percentile

Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

356

Independence Sr High: 550 reported students.

State peer staffing position

71th percentile

13.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Independence Sr High

Independence Sr High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Independence. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Independence. NCES reports 550 students for 2024–25.

Among 369 high schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 183 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, above the Kansas median of 11.1:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.2%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Independence Sr High

  1. 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
1.8%
Students with disabilities
13.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
66.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
4
Social workers (FTE)
2

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White69.3%
  • Hispanic12.2%
  • Black5.3%
  • Asian0.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial9.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Offered

5 courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Independence

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

BRIDGES Academy

High · Grades 06–12

24 reported students

Independence Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

376 reported students

Jefferson School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

356 reported students

Eisenhower Elem

Elementary · Grades PK–02

323 reported students

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