Independence High School

Independence High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10555 Independence Pky,  Frisco, TX
Frisco Independent School District
4.2
3.5
1,817 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Alan Waligura
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
111
Full Time Teachers
111
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
32
AP Pass Rate
68.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

English
63%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
570:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
55.2%
White
24.8%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
7.9%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#57 Best Public HS in Texas
#61 Best HS For Stem in Texas
#88 Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
Source: Niche

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 Texas - Austin 831 Students
Texas A&M University 701 Students
University of Texas - Dallas 506 Students
Rice University 402 Students
Texas Tech University 368 Students
Baylor University 341 Students
University of North Texas 337 Students
University of Oklahoma 271 Students
Southern Methodist University 231 Students
University of Houston 215 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 315 Students
Biology 285 Students
Computer Science 240 Students
Psychology 178 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 146 Students
Finance 126 Students
Marketing 102 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 74 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 72 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 179 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/20/2025
My experience with this school is very good. There are a lot of qualified teachers who received masters degrees or even phds.
4.0 Senior
8/2/2024
The best part of going to Independence High School is how our facilities and school grounds are always nice. We never have to worry about spoiled food or dirty bathrooms. However, I would say the school has a problem keeping teachers and promoting less drug use in this school because a lot of students partake in taking illicit substances.
5.0 Alum
6/25/2024
It was an amazing experience. I had recently just moved from Florida when I started assisting at Independence High School, everyone was so welcoming and the teachers were always willing to help me because English is not my first language they were always willing to help me understand every class, even if it meant being in the classroom before class the explain the things that I did not understand. So overall I had an amazing experience at this high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 15 Reviews
1.0 student
9/20/2024
This school has the most unnecessary and strict policy and they know it. Students are not treated fairly.
1.0 student
9/5/2024
This school is unnecessarily strict and have stupid rules that dont even give kids their freedom. They like to make everyone's like, student and teachers harder.
3.0 student
8/5/2024
My experience at this school right now feels like hell, other peers want you to fail while the teacher has put hands on a student in 2024. little to no effort put into the classes, and tons of homework, very self centered classes and the counselors do a great deal of making you feel left out. althou...
5.0 parent
7/9/2024
WOW! What an experience. Both of my children attended Webb for a span of ten years. We have been extremely blessed. Both students received noteworthy scholarships to college. They were both extremely prepared via integrity, work ethic, resilience, grit, public speaking, optimism, and the ability to...

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Independence High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Frisco, TX and is served by the Frisco Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,817 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 79% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Independence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $645,647. Discover additional schools in the area, like Liberty High School, Heritage High School, Centennial High School, and more. Learn more about what Frisco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High School.

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