Independence High School

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Independence High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
636 Independence Ave,  Provo, UT
Provo City School District
3.7
4.3
276 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
16
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.11
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.11
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
16
Math
17
English
18
Reading
14
Science
17
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
21.7%
State Average
22.2%
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
187:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Hispanic
52.5%
White
38%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.3%
Two or more races
3.3%
Native American
2.2%
Black
<1%
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 13 Students
University of Utah 7 Students
Southern Utah University 5 Students
Utah State University 4 Students
Snow College 4 Students
Mountainland Technical College 4 Students
Utah Tech University 3 Students
Weber State University 3 Students
California State University - Northridge 2 Students
Brigham Young University 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
Small Business Management 2 Students
Nursing Assistant 2 Students
Game Design and Interactive Media 2 Students
Accounting 1 Students
Acting 1 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 1 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 1 Students
Computer Graphics 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 9 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.
5.0 Senior
10/13/2021
In this school all the staff , teachers and administration care about everyone and do the best they can to help their students. It is safe to ask for help.
1.0 Niche User
3/14/2014
It is very helpful but the environment is not welcoming.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
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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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 276 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Independence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.11, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average ACT score is 16. The average home value in this area is $416,099. 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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