Independence High School

Independence High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
791 Mimosa Blvd,  Roswell, GA
Roswell Historic District Neighborhood
Fulton County Schools
3.8
3.5
202 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Independence High School in Downtown Roswell lives up to its name, offering students a variety of instruction methods to catch up on credits, graduate early or experience a nontraditional learning environment. This “school of choice,” made up of students from other area schools, has a smaller student body, between 200-300 students, with smaller class sizes and “blended” schedules that allow qualified students to combine online instruction with classroom instruction. Students learn at their own pace with one-on-one attention from teachers. Students who have gotten behind in their studies can catch up in this environment, while other students can have an opportunity to learn at a faster pace and graduate early.

School Details

Head of School
Tabatha Taylor
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
2.88
Graduation Rate
27%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.88
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
530
Verbal
600
Average ACT
21
Math
17
English
20
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
3
Equity
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
141:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
46.2%
Black
33.8%
White
16.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Two or more races
1.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 33 Students
Kennesaw State University 23 Students
University of Georgia 17 Students
Georgia Southern University 17 Students
Emory University 15 Students
Georgia Gwinnett College 12 Students
Gwinnett Technical College 11 Students
Georgia State University - Perimeter College 11 Students
Clark Atlanta University 8 Students
Valdosta State University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 9 Students
Business 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 4 Students
Film and Video Studies 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Marketing 3 Students
Chemistry 3 Students
Nursing Assistant 3 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 23 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/28/2021
It was my best move for me. I transfered from Roswell High School and I have never looked back. I graduated early. This school is not for everyone, but it's what I needed. I was motivated and driven when I left. This school and the faculty got me back on track. This is where I grew up. Thank you.
4.0 NicheUser
10/29/2019
To begin with, one of the things I enjoyed about this school was the time we went in and the time we left the school. This made it very easy for me to focus on my homework outside of school.
3.0 NicheUser
11/13/2015
The administration was good. They were strict when it came to the rules, especially dress code violations.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/15/2014
Fulton County School's best kept secret! A school who lives it's mission of "success for all students". My child was just about to give up on school until I learned about Independence. The Principal, teachers and staff are very supportive. I proud to say my child will graduate in December!
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2.0 parent
12/19/2011
While the concept of the school is great, the administrative staff is horrible, namely the counselor. Rude, arrogant, combative, condescending and not interested in helping my child at all....just there for the paycheck and free vacations.....not to mention the no excuse for missing class even if yo...
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Independence High School

Independence High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Roswell, GA and is served by the Fulton County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 202 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Independence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.88, the graduation rate is 27%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $637,674. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eaton Academy, St Francis Day School, Fellowship Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Roswell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High School.

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