Michelle Kelley
EXP Realty LLC Mooresville
(980) 890-9239
76 Total Sales
6 in Attendance Zone
$210K - $420K 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
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
B
B-
B+
B
B
B
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
118
Full Time Teachers
118
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
60.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
302:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
43.1%
Black
28.7%
White
19.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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
461 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
319 Students
North Carolina State University
312 Students
North Carolina A&T State University
242 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
238 Students
Appalachian State University
222 Students
Central Piedmont Community College
203 Students
Wingate University
167 Students
East Carolina University
166 Students
Winston-Salem State University
162 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
115 Students
Nursing
115 Students
Biology
108 Students
Psychology
105 Students
Computer Science
66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
50 Students
Marketing
36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
36 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
32 Students
Architecture
31 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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
7/5/2023
I Came to The BIG I my junior and I was automatically greeted with love the staff was nice and the students who been there helped me to find all my classes. Going on from my junior year to senior the experience was wonderful, from making history on the football by bringing the team back to being top state contenders and also breaking out losing streak against our rival team butler. All in all the BIG I will always be the best time of my high school career and I know I can call them for anything cause they are like a second family.
6/27/2023
I only went for two years, but I dare say that it is the best experience I have ever had. My classmates and my teachers are people who make you feel at home and at Independence High School there is too much diversity, I loved living that experience. All classes try to make them entertaining for students, there are times when they don't work but it's appreciated that they try, I love Indy.
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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Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
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Median Age
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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 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% 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 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $540,729. 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.