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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Agents Specializing in Blackfoot

Dawna Richard

Real Broker, LLC

(208) 646-1429

14 Total Sales

1 in Blackfoot

$370,000 Price

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125 Total Sales

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Keller Williams Realty East Idaho

(208) 701-6431

48 Total Sales

1 in Blackfoot

$550,000 Price

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Premier Properties Real Estate Co.

(208) 417-7434

15 Total Sales

1 in Blackfoot

$303,600 Price

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Cornerstone Real Estate Professionals Idaho, LLC

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191 Total Sales

2 in Blackfoot

$440K - $500K Price Range

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Coldwell Banker Tomlinson

(208) 656-1664

96 Total Sales

3 in Blackfoot

$245K - $550K Price Range

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Homes for Sale

$193,500

1 Bed
1 Bath
787 Sq Ft

155 Jackson St

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ReMax Country Real Estate

(208) 943-3209

$330,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,487 Sq Ft

600 Curtis St

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Elizabeth Rutger

Keller Williams Realty East Idaho

(208) 323-0203

$72,000

Land
1.01 Acre Lot

TBD E 335 N

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Starr Mikkelson

Keller Williams Realty East Idaho

(208) 330-1126

$457,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,474 Sq Ft

202 Cottonwood Ln
New 26 days ago

A beautifully updated home set on 1.24 acres of peaceful country living. This spacious property offers over 1,800 sq ft on the main floor with an additional 1,655 sq ft in the fully finished basement, giving you a total of 3,474 sq ft of comfortable, functional living space. The main level features ...

Jason Carlyle

Keller Williams Realty East Idaho

(208) 603-5290

$190,000

Land
3.92 Acre Lot

Lot 4 TBD 150 N

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Keller Williams Realty East Idaho

(208) 261-1312

$855,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,568 Sq Ft

30 N 700 W
New 6 days ago

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Lisa Williams

Western Realty

(208) 516-1669

$340,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,719 Sq Ft

832 Wildrose Ln
New 13 days ago

Welcome home to this charming 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home nestled in a quiet Blackfoot neighborhood. Offering more than meets the eye, this property features comfortable living spaces, a functional layout, and a spacious garage with plenty of room for parking, storage, or hobbies. Whether you’re a fi...

Sheri Peery

Keller Williams Realty East Idaho

(208) 842-4631

$220,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 Sq Ft

110 Topaz St
New 29 days ago

Fresh, move-in ready 3 bed, 1 bath home in Blackfoot! Situated on a corner lot with an established lawn and mature trees. The property offers great curb appeal along with several recent updates, including new paint and flooring. A great opportunity for buyers looking for a clean, updated home that's...

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eXp Realty LLC

(208) 549-7490

$98,000

Land
1.04 Acre Lot

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Tami Fairchild

Heartland Real Estate

(208) 980-2452

$875,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,862 Sq Ft

89 W Center St

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Heartland Real Estate

(208) 840-6312

$315,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,606 Sq Ft

344 W 350 N

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Keller Williams Realty East Idaho

(208) 842-1087

$875,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
4,165 Sq Ft

22 E Rich Ln

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Homes for Rent

$2,500 per month

House for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath
2,500 Sq Ft

57 W 465 N
Blackfoot, ID

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$1,595 per month

Townhouse for Rent
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,570 Sq Ft

2015 Lawrence Ln
Blackfoot, ID

3 bed, 2.5 bathW/d hookups, dishwasher, disposal, patio, off-street parking available and fridge. Additional $75 charge for Fiber and garbage. Lawn care and snow removal provided. Tenant pays for all utilities. Access to the HOA’s amenities which include a pool, spa, clubhouse and gym

$1,595 per month

Townhouse for Rent
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,570 Sq Ft

2015 Lawrence Ln
Blackfoot, ID

$850 per month

Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
100 Sq Ft

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Unit 467 W Pacific St #6
Blackfoot, ID

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Townhouse for Rent
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft

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Blackfoot, ID

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House for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath
679 Sq Ft

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Blackfoot, ID

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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,150 Sq Ft

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Blackfoot, ID

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
950 Sq Ft

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Blackfoot, ID

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft

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Blackfoot, ID

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Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
709 Sq Ft

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Unit 1
Blackfoot, ID

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1 Bed
1 Bath
6,500 Sq Ft

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Blackfoot, ID

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$1,295 per month

House for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft

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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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