Independence High (Alternative)

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The campus of Independence High in Merced.

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Independence High is an alternative school in Merced.

Independence High (Alternative)

Public High School | Grade 9-12

1900 G St, Merced, CA

Downtown Merced Neighborhood

Merced Union High School District

92 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Cristi Schumacher

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Math Proficiency
5%

Reading Proficiency
32%

Average GPA
3.17

Graduation Rate
95%

Academics

Teachers

Administration

Resources/Facilities

B-

Clubs and Activities

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.17

Reading Proficiency

32%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

7:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

48:1

Student Diversity

Female

69.7%

Male

29.4%

Hispanic

69.7%

White

20.2%

Black

4.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.7%

Two or more races

1.7%

Native American

1.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of California - Merced 2 Students

San Francisco State University 1 Students

California State University - Stanislaus 1 Students

Santa Clara University 1 Students

Merced College 1 Students

Parsons School of Design at The New School 1 Students

Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles 1 Students

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles 1 Students

Laguna College of Art & Design 1 Students

Musicians Institute 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

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

Music Performance 1 Students

International Business 1 Students

Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 1 Students

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 1 Students

Fashion and Apparel Design 1 Students

Game Design and Interactive Media 1 Students

Cinematography and Video Production 1 Students

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1 Students

Design and Visual Communications 1 Students

Musical Instruments 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 NicheUser

5/12/2016

I had a great experience with my teachers, and the learning environment for myself. Administration needs to be organized and support the goals of individual students.

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Agents Specializing in Merced

Sama Singh

LPT Realty, Inc

(916) 269-3603

50 Total Sales

1 in Merced

$380,000 Price

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Domingo Alvarez

Alta California Real Estate

(209) 713-4728

27 Total Sales

2 in Merced

$360K - $382K Price Range

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Jessica Barrios

Barrios Realty Consultants

(209) 566-0846

116 Total Sales

2 in Merced

$282K - $385K Price Range

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Kristopher Losole

PMZ Real Estate

(209) 719-3737

112 Total Sales

2 in Merced

$389K - $405K Price Range

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Kelly Upchurch

Stonebrook Realty Group Inc.

(916) 619-6090

39 Total Sales

1 in Merced

$515,000 Price

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Jayesh Karamchandani

Real Broker

(209) 900-5939

38 Total Sales

3 in Merced

$225K - $610K Price Range

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List Price Range

$211K - $727K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$322,438

Median Lot Size

7,405 Sq Ft

% Renters

67%

Average Household Income

$45,888

% of College Grads

14.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,403 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

58.4%

Homes for Sale

$90,900

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,230 Sq Ft

2240 Golden Oak Ln
Unit 147

Look no further! Beautiful home built in 2004 - 2 bedroom, 2 bath, approx. 1230 square foot with carport and lovely porch. Enter into the living room and sitting area that could be converted into a third bedroom or office. Love to entertain or cook? This eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinets, pantry ...

Kristine Williams

eXp Realty of California Inc.

(209) 926-2061

$780,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,724 Sq Ft

2590 N Gurr Rd
New 29 days ago

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Cassidy Sousa

Sousa Realty Group, Inc.

(209) 802-2124

$359,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,345 Sq Ft

154 Montage Dr

Corner lot in the gated Paseo community of Bellevue Ranch. This well-situated 3 bed / 2 bath home features a bright, versatile layout with open living, a comfortable primary suite, and a private, low-maintenance outdoor area—great for work, guests, or rental flexibility. Enjoy the ease of gated entr...

Stephanie Stine

Choice Valley Real Estate

(209) 563-8397

$2,400,000

6 Beds
3 Baths
7 Sq Ft

2400 K St

14 unit apartment complex. Possible rents are the following 2 one bedroom one bath units rent for $1050. There are 4 two bedroom one bath units rent for $1300 there are 8 three bedroom one bath units rents for $1400 all units have their own laundry rooms. Complex is downtown across from Amtrak stati...

Peter Huff

Huff Real Estate

(209) 653-2132

$799,000

10 Beds
10 Baths
4,000 Sq Ft

1973 Shadowbrook Dr

5 units each 2 bedroom one and a half bath located near HWY 59, HWY 99 and Olive ave. with laundry rooom on site.

Peter Huff

Huff Real Estate

(209) 316-6054

$650,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
2 Sq Ft

981 Barney St

5 units each 1 bedroom 1 bath and each rent for $1000 a month. Units are low maintence, window AC with pump heaters. each unit is estimated at 600 sq ft. Possible monthly income of $ 5,000 a month. Each unit has it's own electric and gas meter. Owner pays water, sewer garbage.

Peter Huff

Huff Real Estate

(209) 370-0165

$135,000

Land
6,337 Sq Ft Lot

439 E Olive Ave

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(209) 721-8775

$399,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,454 Sq Ft

2348 Katy Ln

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Realty Executives of Northern California

(209) 459-5699

$2,400,000

Land
24.50 Acre Lot

2577 Lobo Ave

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Monica Franks

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(209) 860-9918

$395,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,588 Sq Ft

525 E 27th St

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Kay Flanagan

Roberta Flanagan Realtor, Inc

(209) 671-0167

$135,000

Land
6,337 Sq Ft Lot

439 E Olive Ave

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Kristine Williams

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

(209) 231-9414

$110,000

Land
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

919 W 14th St

Excellent residential lot in Merced, 7500 sq. ft., ideal for your future home. Call for more information.

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Re/Max Gold

(209) 554-5622

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Homes for Rent

$1,049 - $1,375 per month

The Hub Merced
1 - 3 Beds
1-3 Baths
271+ Sq Ft

2220 E Yosemite Ave
Merced, CA

The Hub Merced provides modern student living with fully furnished floorplans ranging from studios to four-bedroom apartments, each with private bathrooms and in-unit laundry for convenience.Community amenities include a rooftop lounge, study areas, a fitness center, and social space...

$1,995 per month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,749 Sq Ft

1240 E Alexander Ave
Merced, CA

Great location in central Merced. Open concept design with large living room, separate family or dining room, all bedrooms upstairs. Shopping, restaurants and schools (UC Merced, Merced JC) all nearby. Neat, clean and move-in ready!

Ron Crain R.J. Real Estate

$549 - $1,279 per month

Merced Station
2 - 4 Beds
2-4 Baths
906+ Sq Ft

2980 E Yosemite Ave
Merced, CA

At Merced Station, live without limits. Enjoy a study session on your balcony. Take a dip in the resort-style swimming pool. Gather in the Clubhouse on Friday nights. At Merced Station, great living takes center stage. You'll love being right in the heart of an outdoorsy community, giving you the op...

$2,000 per month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,559 Sq Ft

2510 Peppertree Dr
Merced, CA

Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers 1,559 square feet of recently renovated and well-appointed living space. With granite countertops in the kitchen, newly renovated bathrooms and beautiful hardwood flooring this single-story gem has all of the modern amenities. A well designed floor plan pro...

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$1,395 - $2,100 per month

Village Landing
1 - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
740+ Sq Ft

3601 San Jose Ave
Merced, CA

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$2,150 per month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,399 Sq Ft

2406 White Birch Dr
Merced, CA

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$1,375 - $1,450 per month

Castle Apartments
1 Bed
1 Bath
650 Sq Ft

3044 G St
Merced, CA

Experience Merced living at Castle Apartments with the Respect and Tranquility you deserve. We provide a friendly, professional, and bilingual environment that sets us apart from other apartment complexes. We offer one- and two-bedroom apartments with walk in closets on selected units and one entran...

$2,400 per month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,386 Sq Ft

334 Arpent Ct
Merced, CA

Home for Rent – 3 Bed, 2 BathWell-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath fully electric home featuring a front and back yard with professional landscaping, sprinkler system, and proper drainage. Home includes washer and dryer, solar, and an electric stove.Non-smoking property. No pets allowed.Comf...

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Brookdale Gardens
Studio
1 Bath
430 Sq Ft

147 Brookdale Dr
Merced, CA

Brookdale Gardens is a beautiful garden-style community in a quiet, residential community located in Merced, CA. We have spacious studios, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and is in an very desirable location. UC Merced is just a 3 mile drive and there is a CatTracks stop very close to the property. Other n...

$2,300 per month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,556 Sq Ft

832 San Pablo Ave
Merced, CA

Great established location and park-like neighborhood of North Merced, offering open, roomy home design with high ceiling family room, gas fireplaces for chilly winters, and inviting natural lighting and brightness during daytime. Spacious kitchen including microwave, electric range, dishwasher, ref...

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$1,375 per month

Sahara Apartments
1 Bed
1 Bath
650 Sq Ft

200 Seneca St
Merced, CA

Sahara Apartments is a beautifully landscaped community nestled in a tranquil neighborhood located in Merced, CA. This property offers spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and is in an unbeatable location. UC Merced is only a short 3 mile drive and Cat Tracks is easily accessible. We are also very clos...

$895 per month

1 Bath
725 Sq Ft

1226 Canal St
Merced, CA

Fully renovated Studio for Rent! They are Approximately 500 Square feet, new appliances, Luxury Vinyl floorings, Brand New Kitchen cabinets and sinks and faucets, updated shower, freshly painted and ready to move in! Very nice community in a wonderful Multi unit Complex.

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Yosemite High School

9th to 12th
Public

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9th to 12th
Public

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9th to 12th
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Stephen Leanard Park

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McNamara Park

Bob Hart Square

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California Merced County Merced 95340 Downtown Merced

Independence High (Alternative) is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Merced, CA and is served by the Merced Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 92 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Independence High (Alternative) has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.17, and the graduation rate is 95%. The average home value in this area is $322,438. Discover additional schools in the area, like Yosemite High School, Sequoia High School, Golden Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Merced has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High (Alternative).

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