Independence High School

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The 7th Ave. entrance at Independence High.

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Independence High serves a number of area students.

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Independence High is a well-regarded public school.

Independence High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

1350 7th Ave, San Francisco, CA

Inner Sunset Neighborhood

San Francisco Unified School District

3.9

4.3

137 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Robert Maass

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Average SAT Score
1130

Average GPA
3.33

Graduation Rate
87%

Academics

Teachers

B+

College Prep

Administration

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B-

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.33

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.9%

College Prep

Average SAT

1130

Math

540

Verbal

590

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

156:1

Student Diversity

Female

68.3%

Male

31.7%

White

30.2%

Hispanic

29.8%

Two or more races

15.6%

Black

13.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

10.7%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#125 Most Diverse Public HS in California

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

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

San Francisco State University 28 Students

City College of San Francisco 18 Students

University of California - Berkeley 16 Students

University of California - Davis 13 Students

University of California - Los Angeles 11 Students

University of San Francisco 11 Students

University of California - Santa Cruz 9 Students

University of California - Santa Barbara 8 Students

University of Southern California 7 Students

University of Oregon 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

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

Psychology 15 Students

Nursing 6 Students

Criminology 6 Students

Environmental Science 6 Students

Liberal Arts and Humanities 6 Students

Business 5 Students

Political Science and Government 5 Students

Biology 4 Students

Computer Science 4 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Junior

5/20/2024

I had a good experience with Independence they have a lot of opportunities that are for students and give a lot of resources like internships.

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5.0 other

4/10/2025

I graduated from Independence back in 2016, and I'll always be grateful for this alternative school for truly empowering me to get through high school (after years of struggling in a traditional high school environment), and get me to where I am today---a bachelors degree holding graduate from a top...

principal

2/13/2025

Independence High School serves a diverse group of students from across San Francisco. We prioritize relationships and relevance and preparing students for life after high school.

5.0 student

4/26/2014

Graduated from high school here! Amazing independent school. You go to class once a week for 45min and you get hw assignments to take home. Do your hw, and you will graduate

3.0 parent

9/29/2009

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

$157,395

% of College Grads

73.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

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% Commercial Property

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California San Francisco County San Francisco 94122 Inner Sunset

Independence High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco, CA and is served by the San Francisco Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 137 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Independence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1130. The average home value in this area is $1,873,203. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ruth Asawa School of the Arts, Abraham Lincoln High, Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School, and more. Learn more about what San Francisco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High School.

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