Independence Alternative High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12

155 E Francis St, Blackfoot, ID

Blackfoot School District

3.8

5.0

102 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
42%

Average GPA
2.8

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 2.8	Reading Proficiency 42%
Math Proficiency 42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 8	Full Time Teachers 8
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

136:1

Student Diversity

Male 51%	Female 49%
White 40.2%	Native American 34.3%
Hispanic 23.5%	Asian or Pacific Islander 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 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 8 Students

Boise State University 4 Students

Full Sail University 4 Students

University of Idaho 3 Students

College of Eastern Idaho 3 Students

Arizona State University 1 Students

Brigham Young University-Idaho 1 Students

California Institute of the Arts 1 Students

Albion College 1 Students

DAVE School, The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

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

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

Business 1 Students

Architecture 1 Students

Arts 1 Students

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 1 Students

Anthropology 1 Students

Art Teacher Education 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

1/31/2018

Independence is one of the best schools for kids who are troubling with school. It is also a great school if one would want to graduate early. This school is a great school to earn the credits you need. It also has a great teacher to student ratio for students who need more teacher help time.

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5.0 teacher

8/27/2009

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLINE JR/SR SCHOOL

7th to 12th
Public

Blackfoot High School

9th to 12th
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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 102 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Independence Alternative High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C. The average GPA is 2.8, and the graduation rate is 52%. Discover additional schools in the area, like BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLINE JR/SR SCHOOL, Blackfoot High School, Bingham Academy - Charter High 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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