At a glance
Reported students
597
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia high enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 114 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
Independence High School: 597 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. 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
- 544
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
What the reported data says about Independence High School
Independence High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sophia. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Raleigh County Schools. NCES reports 597 students for 2024–25.
Among 114 high schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 573 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the West Virginia median of 14.7:1 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 (95.5%) and multiracial (1.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Independence High School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 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?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White95.5%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
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
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Raleigh County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty High School
High · Grades 09–12
458 reported students
Shady Spring High
High · Grades 09–12
754 reported students
Academy of Careers and Technology
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Woodrow Wilson High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,284 reported students
Shady Spring Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
599 reported students
Beckley-Stratton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
590 reported students
Public schools near Independence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Middle School Middle · Raleigh County Schools | 06–08 | 401 | 0.1 mi |
| Coal City Elementary Elementary · Raleigh County Schools | PK–05 | 387 | 0.2 mi |
| Shady Spring High High · Raleigh County Schools | 09–12 | 754 | 7.2 mi |
| Academy of Careers and Technology High · Raleigh County Schools | 09–12 | — | 7.5 mi |
| Woodrow Wilson High School High · Raleigh County Schools | 09–12 | 1,284 | 7.8 mi |
| Liberty High School High · Raleigh County Schools | 09–12 | 458 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Independence High School
What grades does Independence High School serve?
Independence High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Raleigh County Schools.
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School reported 597 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 114 West Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 544 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Independence High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 597 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Independence High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Independence High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Raleigh County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Independence High School in?
Independence High School is part of Raleigh County Schools, based in Beckley, WV, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Independence High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Independence Middle School (0.1 mi), Coal City Elementary (0.2 mi), Shady Spring High (7.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.