Independence Alternative High School in Blackfoot, ID

Independence Alternative High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12

155 E Francis St, Blackfoot, ID

Blackfoot School District

3.8

5.0

137 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
10%

Reading Proficiency
15%

Average GPA
2.94

Graduation Rate
52%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

College Prep

C+

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

C+

Clubs and Activities

B-

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 2.94	Reading Proficiency 15%
Math Proficiency 10%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 20:1 Teachers 7	Full Time Teachers 7
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

136:1

Student Diversity

Male 59.2%	Female 40.8%
White 43.2%	Hispanic 37.9%
Native American 13.6%	Two or more races 3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1.2%	Black <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Idaho State University 9 Students

Boise State University 4 Students

University of Idaho 4 Students

Full Sail University 4 Students

College of Eastern Idaho 3 Students

University of California - Los Angeles 2 Students

University of Washington 2 Students

The College of Idaho 2 Students

Arizona State University 1 Students

Albion College 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Criminology 2 Students

Music Performance 2 Students

Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 2 Students

Game Design and Interactive Media 2 Students

Equine Studies 2 Students

Mental and Social Health Services 2 Students

Architecture 1 Students

Arts 1 Students

Anthropology 1 Students

Art Teacher Education 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

3.0 NicheUser

3/27/2013

Bullying hardly ever happens at Independence. Everyone is very nice and accepting. It is a wonderful environment to learn. We have a police officer who is there most of the time just for safety reasons. We don't have a school nurse but our health teacher is very knowledgeable.

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5.0 teacher

8/27/2009

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1,606 Sq Ft

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Land
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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,570 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,570 Sq Ft

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Blackfoot, ID

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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,570 Sq Ft

2015 Lawrence Ln
Blackfoot, ID

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Blackfoot High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Bingham Academy - Charter High School

9th to 12th
Charter

Idaho Bingham County Blackfoot 83221

Independence Alternative High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Blackfoot, ID and is served by the Blackfoot School District in Idaho. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 137 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Independence Alternative High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C. The average GPA is 2.94, and the graduation rate is 52%. Discover additional schools in the area, like Blackfoot High School, Bingham Academy - Charter High School, Mountain View Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Blackfoot has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence Alternative High School.

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