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.
Independence High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
791 Mimosa Blvd,
Roswell, GA
Fulton County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Tabatha Taylor
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
2.86
Graduation Rate
27%
Niche Grade
C-
B
B-
B-
B
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
2.86
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Reading Proficiency
27%
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Math Proficiency
12%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
12
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Full Time Teachers
12
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Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1050
Math
500
Verbal
560
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Average ACT
17
Math
14
English
17
Reading
21
Science
18
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Number of AP Courses
1
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
141:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
54.3%
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Male
45.7%
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Hispanic
41.1%
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Black
34.9%
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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
30 Students
Kennesaw State University
23 Students
Georgia Southern University
17 Students
University of Georgia
15 Students
Emory University
14 Students
Georgia Gwinnett College
12 Students
Georgia State University - Perimeter College
12 Students
Gwinnett Technical College
10 Students
University of North Georgia
9 Students
Clark Atlanta University
7 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
11 Students
Business
7 Students
Biology
4 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
4 Students
Veterinary Sciences
4 Students
Film and Video Studies
4 Students
Computer Science
3 Students
Marketing
3 Students
Chemistry
3 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
3 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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.
11/13/2015
The people are accepting because the school is very diverse. It is not like some schools with their cliques. The teachers are awesome and are very helpful! It is a small school which I really like.
4/6/2015
The teachers go above and beyond when it comes to making sure that a student succeeds. The teachers are willing to help any and every struggling student.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/19/2025
My experience calling Independence High School has been extremely disappointing and unprofessional.On multiple occasions, my calls were handled with disrespect and abruptly disconnected. A front desk staff member named Maria spoke to me in an aggressive and dismissive manner, refused to assist with...
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!
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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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
13,068 Sq Ft
% Renters
47%
Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
59.7%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,530 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
71.4%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 1st to 12th
- Private
- 1st to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Roswell Town Square
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Roswell
Small city steeped in history with vibrant downtown 20 miles north of Atlanta
Huntcliff
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Martin's Landing
A community with abundant trails along the Chattahoochee River
Barrington
Small suburb of subdivisions with neighborhood park 5 miles from downtown Roswell
Saddle Creek
A friendly, well-situated Roswell community with unique homes
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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 2.86, the graduation rate is 27%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 17. The average home value in this area is $660,238. 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.