Independence High School

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Independence High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6602 N 75th Ave,  Glendale, AZ
Glendale Union High School District
3.8
3.2
2,081 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal Rob Ambrose
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
52.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
38%
State Average
31%
Math
37%
State Average
44%
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
443:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Economically disadvantaged
80.4%
Hispanic
77.5%
Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Limited English proficient
10.3%
White
8.2%
Black
7.1%
Asian
4.5%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
1.1%

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.
Arizona State University 569 Students
Northern Arizona University 462 Students
Grand Canyon University 409 Students
University of Arizona 357 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona 234 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 222 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 138 Students
Phoenix College 116 Students
GateWay Community College - Phoenix 79 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 76 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 99 Students
Business 90 Students
Biology 84 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 31 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Dental Hygiene 29 Students
Criminology 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 311 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/29/2026
As I come close to graduating Independence High School I've come to love the school. It's a really great environment most of the people are nice, the staff are sweet people and I really have zero to no complaints.
3.0 Alum
1/24/2025
During my time at this school I experienced multiple teachers being fire for a variety of reasons ranging from working a second job instead of teaching the students to being fired after getting arrested. However, the good teachers, however few there were, were amazing and supportive and really changed my life.
1.0 Senior
6/27/2023
It not that great of an school people say it is but I don't see how drama fights teachers the grading period just horrible and you can't do nothing about it but tell them
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 14 Reviews
3.0 parent
4/14/2026
I don't get the part when you call the main office and the lady answers by saying how may I direct your call. Not even a Good morning or Afternoon. AI should replace her.
2.0 parent
7/21/2025
My son has been in this school 1 yrs and first year overall I thought this school was great for my son and was reassured that he would be returning, last week of vacation I received a call from the principal and was told that my son will not be returning to this school and got rejected because of in...
5.0 parent
10/10/2019
100 stars if possible. We are happy we moved here and our son came in this school.
5.0 other
7/18/2017
Class of 2001. I had a great experience at this school my entire 4 years. Wouldn't change a thing. Great teachers and great school.

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Independence High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Glendale, AZ, in the Glendale neighborhood, and is served by the Glendale Union High School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,081 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Independence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $445,678. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glendale High School, West-Mec - Glendale High School, Westwind Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High School.

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