Independence High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 5-12

636 Independence Ave, Provo, UT

Rivergrove Neighborhood

Provo City School District

3.6

4.3

278 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Average ACT Score
18

Math Proficiency
10%

Reading Proficiency
10%

Average GPA
3.1

Graduation Rate
82%

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

C+

Clubs and Activities

C+

Sports

C+

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.1

Reading Proficiency

10%

Math Proficiency

10%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

18.8%

College Prep

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

187:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.4%

Female

46.6%

Hispanic

52.6%

White

36.6%

Black

Two or more races

2.6%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

2.2%

Native American

2.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

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

Utah Valley University 16 Students

University of Utah 8 Students

Southern Utah University 5 Students

Utah State University 4 Students

Utah Tech University 4 Students

Snow College 4 Students

Mountainland Technical College 4 Students

Brigham Young University 3 Students

Weber State University 3 Students

Acaydia School of Aesthetics 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

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

Business 2 Students

Psychology 2 Students

Nursing 2 Students

Forensic Science and Technology 2 Students

Small Business Management 2 Students

Nursing Assistant 2 Students

Game Design and Interactive Media 2 Students

Esthetician and Skin Care 2 Students

Accounting 1 Students

Acting 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

10/21/2022

love everything about this place.the teachers are so kind and they seem to really care about their students. the environment is literally so good.

4.0 NicheUser

2/6/2016

There are allot of different opportunities.

2.0 NicheUser

3/14/2014

Food is cold, tasteless, disgusting more than half of the times.

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4.0 other

4/16/2024

Great school no matter if your low income or not. Thanks to the programs mentioned in class at this school, I have never been more financially prepared at independence highs school. I’m also so glad I earned my diploma faster than anyone at Provo high would.

5.0 parent

8/14/2023

As a parent of 3 children and experience with multiple teachers at various schools in the area - Independence provides a safe, supportive learning environment for our daughter. Her academic needs are met in a way that helps to motivate her toward graduation. Where she's failed in various subjects in...

4.0 parent

9/11/2014

I love this school. My high schooler needed assistance with quite a few things that she wouldn't be able to have at the main high school. The principal (Lani) is amazing and accessible. The majority of teachers do their best to accommodate your student and help them either graduate from IHS or make...

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$502,000 Price

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$480,000 Price

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List Price Range

$225K - $1.3M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$417,660

Median Lot Size

7,405 Sq Ft

% Renters

69%

Average Household Income

$61,320

% of College Grads

31.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,620 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

50.8%

Homes for Sale

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2 Baths
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(385) 786-6570

$790,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,937 Sq Ft

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Coldwell Banker Realty (Union Heights)

(385) 250-1262

$615,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
3,194 Sq Ft

560 S 500 E

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Rodney Moser

NextHome Navigator

(385) 325-6713

$1,950,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
5,680 Sq Ft

478 S 950 E

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(385) 334-5328

$819,900

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,730 Sq Ft

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(385) 475-3986

$249,990

2 Beds
1 Bath
736 Sq Ft

1225 W 160 N
New 27 days ago

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$500,000

6 Beds
2 Baths
2,032 Sq Ft

875 W 530 N
New 11 hours ago

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(385) 380-4013

$360,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
786 Sq Ft

36 W 700 N
Unit 206

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$659,973

6 Beds
5 Baths
3,023 Sq Ft

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New 13 days ago

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2 Beds
1 Bath
854 Sq Ft

1141 E 1320 S
Unit B401

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6 Baths
6,112 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
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1-2 Baths
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$3,495 per month

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,378 Sq Ft

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Studio - 2 Beds
1 Bath

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Provo, UT

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2 - 4 Beds
2-3 Baths
1,365+ Sq Ft

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1-3 Baths
490+ Sq Ft

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The Alloy at Geneva
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1-2 Baths
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Towns at Rivers Edge
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2-3 Baths
1,146+ Sq Ft

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Canyon View Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
782+ Sq Ft

1401 Sandhill Rd
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1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
560+ Sq Ft

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1-2 Baths
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2-4 Baths

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1-2 Baths
566+ Sq Ft

61 W 400 S
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Utah Utah County Provo 84601 Rivergrove

Independence High School is a public school for students in grades 5-12 in Provo, UT and is served by the Provo City School District in Utah. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 278 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Independence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.1, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average ACT score is 18. The average home value in this area is $417,660. Discover additional schools in the area, like Provo Adult Education, Provo eSchool, Provo High School, and more. Learn more about what Provo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High School.

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