Independence High School

Independence High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
23115 Learning Cir,  Ashburn, VA
Loudoun County Public Schools
4.5
1,825 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
89%
Reading Proficiency
96%
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
96%
Math Proficiency
89%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
147
Full Time Teachers
147
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

School Rankings

#2 Best Public HS in Virginia
#5 Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Virginia Tech 420 Students
University of Virginia 355 Students
James Madison University 339 Students
George Mason University 270 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 215 Students
William & Mary 178 Students
Penn State 150 Students
New York University 131 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 105 Students
University of Pennsylvania 105 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 146 Students
Computer Science 123 Students
Biology 94 Students
Psychology 89 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 67 Students
Finance 54 Students
Marketing 50 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Pre-Law Studies 37 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 38 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/22/2025
Independence is a top school in Northern Virginia and in the country. The academics, athletics and fine arts programs are consistently top notch and offer all kinds of students opportunities.
5.0 Parent
11/8/2024
It's a wonderful school with a new, modern building and a diverse student body. They place great importance on sports activities; the teams are very successful, and the band is excellent—they often win state championships. Overall, we are very satisfied with the school.
5.0 Senior
11/7/2024
The school is well diverse with different ethnicities. Teachers are involved in student's safety and education.

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Independence High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ashburn, VA, in the Brambleton neighborhood, and is served by the Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,825 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 89% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 96% are proficient in reading. Independence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $951,893. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Champe High School, Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School, Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ashburn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High School.

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