Independence High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

6001 Archwood Rd, Independence, OH

Independence Local School District

4.0

3.7

332 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
William Mcguinness

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Average SAT Score
1210

Average ACT Score
27

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
82%

Average GPA
3.6

Graduation Rate
92%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

C+

College Prep

B-

Administration

Resources/Facilities

B-

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.6

Reading Proficiency

82%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

College Prep

Average SAT

1210

Math

610

Verbal

590

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

56.9%

AP Math Enrollment

High

AP Science Enrollment

Very High

Other AP Enrollment

Average

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

High

Boys Athletic Participation

High

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

160:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

White

87.9%

Two or more races

6.1%

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.

The Ohio State University 80 Students

Kent State University 75 Students

University of Cincinnati 61 Students

Ohio University 61 Students

The University of Akron 54 Students

Cleveland State University 52 Students

Bowling Green State University 44 Students

Miami University 43 Students

University of Dayton 33 Students

Baldwin Wallace University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 45 Students

Nursing 29 Students

Biology 28 Students

Psychology 16 Students

Finance 15 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students

Early Childhood Education 13 Students

Accounting 12 Students

Engineering 10 Students

Marketing 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

2.0 Alum

6/2/2025

The Best: efficient schedule, decent curriculum, clean environment The Worst: extremely close-minded and generally hostile towards those who are "different"

4.0 Senior

11/1/2019

Excellent teachers in all levels of school, but the small community leads to a lot of drama. The high school in particular offers classes that really challenge students if that's what they're looking for, as well as a good amount of school spirit which makes the high school experience a little more fun.

4.0 Senior

8/30/2019

Independence High School is a small school. I enjoy this because I am able to become very close with my classmates and my teachers.

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5.0 student

3/3/2010

Profanity and sexuality in hallways is a problem at EVERY school, much worse at others even in the area. Diversity is not always racial, difference in opinion and learning levels offers great diversity in the classroom. The school offers spanish and mandarin (two languages). French was cut due to la...

1.0 parent

3/2/2010

I was very unhappy with this school. As i walk down the hall t here is a great amount of profanity and sexuality in the hallways. There is a complete lack of diversity. There are not a wide range of classes to choose from, and only one foreign language. This sets your child up for a disadvantage. Th...

5.0 parent

9/13/2008

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Average Home Value

$410,502

Median Lot Size

19,602 Sq Ft

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Average Household Income

$136,042

% of College Grads

46.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,093 Sq Ft

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3 Baths
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1.5 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft

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Ohio Cuyahoga County Independence 44131

Independence High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Independence, OH, in the Independence neighborhood, and is served by the Independence Local School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 332 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% 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 3.6, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $410,502. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lawerence Lower School, Steps Educational Group, Constellation Schools: Parma Community, and more. Learn more about what Independence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High School.

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