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27 Total Sales
3 in Attendance Zone
$170K - $210K Price Range
Independence High
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1967 Patriot Dr,
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
School Details
Head of School
David L Legrand
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
B
B-
B+
B
B
B
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.32
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Reading Proficiency
52%
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Math Proficiency
48%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
116
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Full Time Teachers
116
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Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
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Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
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Number of AP Courses
21
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AP Pass Rate
60.5%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Average
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
302:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.8%
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Female
46.2%
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Hispanic
43.2%
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Black
30.4%
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White
17.5%
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Asian
5.8%
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Two or more races
2.7%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#9
Niche Standout HS in North Carolina
#24
Most Diverse Public HS in North Carolina
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
483 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
332 Students
North Carolina State University
330 Students
North Carolina A&T State University
271 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
271 Students
Appalachian State University
233 Students
Central Piedmont Community College
213 Students
Wingate University
186 Students
Winston-Salem State University
185 Students
East Carolina University
176 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
131 Students
Business
122 Students
Biology
121 Students
Psychology
110 Students
Computer Science
66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
56 Students
Marketing
40 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
38 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
35 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/2/2025
My best experience in Independence high school are the moments where I see clubs and activities improve and my classmates and me included being happy experiencing those moments a bad experience will be how we feel we don't need to pay attention to outside world problems and I understand about people beliefs But I feel like in Highschool we are becoming the next adults and topics would be brought up and it will be great to give the topic attention
11/20/2025
I really appreciate the efforts my school puts into all of the students at my school. They help every individual get ready for college. There are very less counselors for so many students at the school, but they put in all of their efforts in helping each single every one of us. Just how all my teachers and my counselor have helped me with applications, recommendations, and scholarships.
7/23/2025
It could've been a better experience with have the stem paths together. But instead seniors were thrown into any program to help fulfill a credit
GreatSchools Reviews
9/22/2025
Bueno es una gran escuela pero tiene problemas con la educación y la enseñanza no diría que es mal escuela pero tampoco es buena .
8/29/2023
It's a great school. If your students are willing to learn, the teachers are always there to guide and help you. My children love it here and graduated with honors.
7/26/2023
It can be very isolating at times and most teachers are pretty indifferent towards students learning.
9/28/2022
Passive aggressive teachers and disrespectful administration. All four years Ive felt discriminated against and uncomfortable. Decent learning programs but the passive aggressive teachers make it not worth it.
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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17%
Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
39.8%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- K to 12th
- Charter
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Idlewild Road Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
Park on Wilgrove
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Mayerling Drive Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Nature Center
HGBC Recreation Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Concessions
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Independence High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Charlotte, NC, in the Mint Hill neighborhood, and is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,992 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Independence High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $520,971. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hickory Grove Christian School, Queen's Grant Community School, Matthews Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Charlotte has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High.