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Independence Junior/Senior High School
Public High School
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Grade 7-12
700 20th Ave SW,
Independence, IA
Independence Community School District
School Details
Head of School
Jean Peterson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
B+
B
C+
C+
C+
B
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
620
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
73.3%
Science
62.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
345:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
92.7%
Hispanic
3.7%
Two or more races
3%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB 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 Iowa
124 Students
University of Northern Iowa
102 Students
Iowa State University
81 Students
Hawkeye Community College
54 Students
Kirkwood Community College
39 Students
Wartburg College
25 Students
Mount Mercy Campus of St. Ambrose University
25 Students
Upper Iowa University
16 Students
Drake University
15 Students
Coe College
14 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
23 Students
Business
19 Students
Psychology
17 Students
Accounting
13 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities
12 Students
Journalism
12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
11 Students
Elementary Education
11 Students
Biology
10 Students
Marketing
10 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/5/2025
I transferred during my junior year of high school because I connected with the people on the bowling team. I was amazed by the loving environment and those people became like a second family to me. I have made many friends and I'm delighted I decided to transfer. My mental health is better for it and I'm happier than ever before. My education is also taken beyond high school with online and on-campus college classes for dual enrollment credits. I never would have guessed in just two years I would've taken enough college courses to complete a whole year of college before I enter in person. I also have been allowed to get my childhood education certification when I graduate which allows me to walk across the stage at a Community College the same year I graduate high school. My experience here has been nothing shy of amazing. The only thing I hope to see change is some of the effort levels of some teachers who don't teach the students as much as they should.
12/16/2021
The school is fairly new and quite large for the area. Its located in one of the safest towns in Iowa and its overall very good at academic readiness.
1/31/2020
My experience in high school was pleasant. I tried the whole having a bunch of friends thing but I realized I only needed to have one good friend, and I found that. I enjoyed going to school but I wish that Independence had more opportunities for the students to give feedback that would actually effected how the school operated. I feel that the students should be consulted more because they are essentially the whole reason why the school is there in the first place.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/16/2022
We've enjoyed our time here in this community. Very welcoming and our children have made great memories at their school!
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$57K - $456K
Homes For Sale
27
Average Home Value
$214,966
Median Lot Size
12,850 Sq Ft
% Renters
26%
Average Household Income
$80,139
% of College Grads
25.7%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,881 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Independence Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Independence, IA, in the Independence neighborhood, and is served by the Independence Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 724 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Independence Junior/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $214,966. Discover additional schools in the area, like Independence Christian Academy, St. John School, East Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Independence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence Junior/Senior High School.