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Independence High
PublicHighGrades 9–12Virtual
617 North Jackson Ave., San Jose, CA 95133 · (408) 928-9500 · Part of East Side Union High School District
Students
2,289
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
47%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Independence High
- School Grade A: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 33 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 18.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency67%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts77%
State average 48.6%
Location
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617 North Jackson Ave., San Jose
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9538
Grade 10562
Grade 11589
Grade 12600
Enrollment over time
2,820’20
2,711’21
2,517’22
2,368’23
2,289’24
Down 18.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Asian 52%Hispanic 39%White 3%Two or more races 3%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.